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Jo Shenton, 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.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Jo. View 15 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom
Accepts worldwide clients

Recent reviews

Jo is a great therapist, very approachable and easy to talk to. She really listens and helps me to work through any difficulties I have. I would highly recommend her.

Reviewed November 2024

Jo is extremely professional and very open to my approach and problems. I would highly recommend her and I feel strength and clarity after every seasion

Reviewed August 2024

More about Jo

  • 5 years' experience
  • Female
  • BACP

About Me:

I use an Integrative Counselling approach, which basically involves the use of different counselling styles, so my work will be tailored to suit your own individual needs. We can work together in a safe place to fully understand your current circumstances and I can help you learn to overcome the challenges that you face in your life.

Together we can work on improving and reaching a positive conclusion, where you can uncover your own solutions to enable you to take control of your approach to a happier future.

In order to ensure I am providing the best of myself for my clients I undertake regular supervision, training and personal development in line with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)

Training, Qualifications and Experience:

• Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling - level 6 - Staffordshire University

• Certificate in Counselling – Staffordshire University

I have several years’ experience of working with clients on an individual basis. I have extensive experience of working with those experiencing addiction, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. I am proud to say I have helped many clients to focus on leading a more fulfilling life.

I also have extensive knowledge of providing outreach work in the field of addiction, substance misuse, suicide ideation and mental health recovery work.

Support I can offer:

Life can really test us at times, and we may be unable to find the answers within ourselves or indeed from our family and friends.

My aim is to build a trusting relationship with you, where you feel valued and accepted. For many people counselling can help them to develop a greater understanding of themselves, improve their relationships with others or deal with painful past experiences and move forward on a surer footing.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Depression LGBT Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Attachment issues Drug and alcohol addiction Guilt and shame Personality disorders Post-traumatic stress Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Self-harm

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

  • BACP · United Kingdom · 378519 · Expires June 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 allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Jo Shenton

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

Overall rating:

4.5

15 reviews

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Jo is a great therapist, very approachable and easy to talk to. She really listens and helps me to work through any difficulties I have. I would highly recommend her.

Reviewed November 2024

Jo is extremely professional and very open to my approach and problems. I would highly recommend her and I feel strength and clarity after every seasion

Reviewed August 2024

Jo is a great therapist. She listens to all my concerns with empathy, and helps me to work through my difficulties.

Reviewed March 2024

She tracks my progress with me, keeps contact with me, is encouraging and honest in her feedback. A breath of fresh air.

Reviewed January 2024

Wonderful listener and kind human. Really grateful for the session i’ve had with Jo.

Reviewed November 2023

She is interested, low stress and warm-hearted.

Reviewed September 2023

Jo is very patient, she helped me a lot listening to me during my tough time. I highly recommend Jo and appreciate all the support she provided me.

Reviewed June 2023

Jo is kind, compassionate and also firm which I appreciate. She is listening to my concerns and put together a therapy plan is working well for me. She is very flexible to take each session in whatever direction is needed that day. I am very grateful to have found Jo in my time of need. Thank you Jo!!

Reviewed May 2023

Jo is very easy to open up to and talk to. She is understanding, empathetic and non-judgemental, while being very professional. Jo helped me work through a couple of very tough months and provided excellent support in a wide range of areas. She was a listening ear and upon request, suggested and new approaches to thinking and dealing with day to day events that I was struggling to face and manage myself. I am going to take these new tools forward with me and continue to use them. Jo was also encouraging and reassured me I was doing well on a regular basis. Worksheets were provided but they were not mandatory to complete - however I felt Jo's selection was very relevant to me and I found them extremely useful. Two of which stood out to me and I have carried on using on daily and weekly basis (ADHD -approaching daily tasks and a couples relationship worksheet). I also found the journal very useful when I needed somewhere to channel my overflowing throughts, anytime of day. It was useful that Jo was able to see this and we could discuss themes that cropped up in my session I highly recommend Jo as your therapist.

Reviewed February 2023

Jo is proving to be a great Therapist. Always on time, interested, well informed and listens to me. She has the ability to steer me in the right direction. She is a warm and personable person and I feel in safe hands sharing my issues with her

Reviewed January 2023

I’m getting on really well with Jo. She listens and I can open up and she offers a lot of techniques which is helpful

Reviewed December 2022

Jo has helped me deal with my anxiety on a day-to-day basis with CBT style techniques but also helped uncover and discuss the underlying reasons. I have found that I am able to work through my emotions and analyse them better than before and feel hopeful about the future.

Reviewed December 2022

Jo listens closely, is not patronizing but rather respectful with me. Her remarks are spot on.

Reviewed December 2022

I feel comfortable with Jo more than anyone else I've talked to. Her ambiance shouts that you can trust and rely on her regarding your concerns. I don’t want to have another therapist other than her. She’s so helpful, and gave exercises that helped me analyze everything in my mind. Would recommend 100/10

Reviewed December 2022

Sessions with Jo have been extremely helpful! She is supportive, and funny, and offers valuable insights and tools every session. She also isn't afraid to give feedback/ her thoughts on things when asked. I want to thank her for her support and I can't recommend Jo's services enough.

Reviewed November 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Jo Shenton offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Jo Shenton 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 Shenton speak?

Jo Shenton speaks English.

How many years of experience does Jo Shenton have?

Jo Shenton has 5 years of experience.

Where is Jo Shenton licensed to practice?

Jo Shenton is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Jo Shenton accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

Yes, Jo Shenton 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 Shenton offer?

Jo Shenton offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Jo Shenton?

Jo Shenton 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 Shenton?

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.