Jo Shenton

Jo Shenton is a counsellor who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction and loneliness. She helps with depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain and work-related concerns. Jo also offers support around trauma, self-harm, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD and mood disorders. She holds BACP membership, which is listed as her professional credential.

Jo uses an integrative counselling approach, which means she draws on different methods to match each person’s needs. Sessions focus on understanding what is happening now and finding small, practical steps to make life more manageable. She aims to help people discover their own solutions and take more control over day-to-day choices.

Her work has included outreach for addiction, substance misuse and suicide ideation, and she has experience supporting people through recovery and mental health challenges. Jo has worked with individuals and couples and describes helping many clients move towards a more fulfilling life.

Jo keeps her practice current through ongoing supervision, training and personal development in line with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She holds a Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling at level 6 and a Certificate in Counselling, both from Staffordshire University.

In sessions she aims to build a trusting relationship where people feel valued and accepted. The tone is collaborative and straightforward, with an emphasis on making steady progress and improving relationships with oneself and others.

How Jo's approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and for finding direction when life feels stuck. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people build more secure ways of relating. It is often helpful for intimacy, abandonment and communication issues. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a warm, non-judgemental relationship where the person sets the pace and topics; this approach supports self-esteem and coping with change.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jo works collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. She will discuss options and adapt the work as needs evolve, so clients play an active role in shaping their therapy.

The profile does not specify which online or remote session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, for example saving travel time, reducing disruption to the working day, or allowing a shorter check-in when needed. Many people find it helps them keep continuity of care while juggling family, work and recovery commitments. Registered or accredited professionals can support the practical and emotional changes clients want to make through remote sessions when those formats are available.