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Jo Read, BACP

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Jo is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Jo. View 5 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom
Accepts worldwide clients

Recent reviews

Jo has been excellent in helping me along my journey, I have been able to work on specific areas that are affecting me and she has helped so much in identifying the feelings and naming them so I can let go of past issues. She provides me with a number of useful tools and techniques that also help me in my day to day life. I am so grateful to her for all the work she has done with me and continues to do.

Reviewed September 2023

It has been a pleasure working with Jo so far. Jo is very understanding and has a fantastic character. I have felt comfortable talking with Jo since the very first session and I would highly recommend her.

Reviewed November 2022

More about Jo

  • 8 years' experience
  • Female
  • BACP

My name is Jo Read, I qualified in 2016 receiving the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling accredited by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Awarding Body (CPCAB) through Sweet Track Counselling in Glastonbury and completed my counselling placement hours with the Sweet Track Agency. I am a qualified Social Worker as well as a Counsellor. I hold a current Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced certificate (DBS) for work with Young People under the age of 16 years. I have over 20 years experience of working with Young People and Adults in Youth and Community Work, Education, Mental Health and Social Care. I have monthly supervision and my own personal counselling to support my work and personal development. I have relevant insurance and am a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP).

I work within the Person Centred counselling approach, drawing on the core conditions of unconditional positive regard, empathy, congruence and confidentiality, enables me to communicate clearly with clients and negotiate and sustain the boundaries of the therapeutic relationship. Whilst working within the BACP ethical framework, Values, Principles and Moral Qualities, enables ‘safety’ and professionalism.

The use of open questions and appropriate listening skills, such as reflection, summarising and immediacy enables the ‘client’ to ‘speak their truth’ and so help to identify their issues. For me this is a reciprocal interaction, in which I learn from the client about their process and experience and the client has the opportunity to learn from the experience of sharing and reflection to realise their true inner self, focus on themselves and begin to repair the relationship they have with themselves and in the world with others’.

In my experience, the fundamental benefit of counselling is to offer the opportunity for clients to be in a safe and boundaried space in order to speak their truth and to explore their feelings, thoughts and experiences in order to find their answers. As a counsellor I feel that it is important to enable the client to identify ‘their’ agenda.

The first session will give opportunity for us to make a decision about whether we will work together and if so we will complete what is called a ‘counselling contract’ for this as well as an initial assessment that will help to identify what you would like to achieve from counselling. This is also a time for you to ask any questions, in fact questions are welcome at anytime. Our agreement will also be reviewed along the way.

My aims:

• To provide counselling of value to Young People and Adults in distress

• To alleviate psychological suffering and work with you in an holistic way through the use of talking therapy and other relevant tools as agreed during the sessions.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety LGBT Self esteem Depression Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Aging and geriatric issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Dissociation Eating and food-related issues Family problems Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Prejudice and discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Women's issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy

Licenses

  • BACP · United Kingdom · 260677 · Expires October 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.

Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.

Reviews for Jo Read

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

5 reviews

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Clients mention: Understanding Fantastic Helped Amazing Anxiety Comfortable Excellent Grateful Helpful Helping

Jo has been excellent in helping me along my journey, I have been able to work on specific areas that are affecting me and she has helped so much in identifying the feelings and naming them so I can let go of past issues. She provides me with a number of useful tools and techniques that also help me in my day to day life. I am so grateful to her for all the work she has done with me and continues to do.

Reviewed September 2023

It has been a pleasure working with Jo so far. Jo is very understanding and has a fantastic character. I have felt comfortable talking with Jo since the very first session and I would highly recommend her.

Reviewed November 2022

She has been and amazing help dealing with my anxiety!

Reviewed November 2022

Jo has been a fantastic therapist. Although we have only had three sessions, I have felt so heard and seen, and have been given fantastic resources to work through my personal challenges. I love how she identifies what she has heard me say, as it has helped me feel understood. Her patience, explanations and understanding are phenomenal, and I am looking forward to continuing therapy with someone who is so patient and understanding.

Reviewed June 2022

Very understanding and helpful especially building coping mechanisms and clear takeaway points to try think about to the next session. I've only been with Jo around 2-3 weeks now and I can see it has made duch a difference already

Reviewed May 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Jo Read offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Jo Read works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Jo Read speak?

Jo Read speaks English.

How many years of experience does Jo Read have?

Jo Read has 8 years of experience.

Where is Jo Read licensed to practice?

Jo Read is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Jo Read accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

Yes, Jo Read accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Jo Read offer?

Jo Read offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Somatic Therapy.

How can I communicate with Jo Read?

Jo Read can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Jo Read?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.