Counsellor profile
Jo Shenton, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - anger and addiction
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 378519
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- ACT and CBT
- Attachment focus
- Outreach experience
About Jo
Jo Shenton is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with six years of experience. She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, anger and a wide range of related concerns. Sessions are offered in English and Jo accepts international clients.
Jo uses an integrative approach. That means she draws on different counselling styles to suit each person's needs rather than following one fixed method. In practical terms this can mean talking through what's happening now, noticing patterns from the past, and trying small experiments to change unhelpful reactions.
She lists therapeutic methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). These approaches offer a mix of skills training, values-focused work and attention to relationships and attachment. Jo will pick the elements that fit the issues someone brings, such as anger, addiction or sleep problems.
Her background includes a Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (level 6) and a Certificate in Counselling from Staffordshire University. She also undertakes regular supervision, training and professional development in line with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
In sessions Jo aims to help people understand their current circumstances, reduce unhelpful patterns and find their own solutions. She has prior experience supporting people with substance misuse, suicidal ideation, recovery work and outreach in addiction services.
To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and can then schedule a first session through the online booking flow.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and move toward actions that reflect their values. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and problems where avoidance makes things worse.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It can help with anger, intimacy issues and problems that repeat across relationships.
Jo will work collaboratively to identify which approach or combination fits best. That means discussing your goals and trying different ways of working to see what helps, rather than sticking to one fixed method.
Confirm the specific online session options before booking, as the profile does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Different approaches can be adapted for remote sessions so that skills practice, values work and discussion about relationships can all be part of online meetings.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Jo help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, anger and many related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses an integrative counselling approach, combining different methods to fit each person's situation.
How much experience does she have?
Jo has six years of experience working in individual and couples settings, including outreach in addiction and recovery work.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not specify which formats are in use.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Jo?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.