- Person-centred practice
- BACP registered
- Works with anxiety
About Jo
Jo Read is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage anxiety, stress and panic attacks. She also supports those dealing with depression, relationship and family problems, grief, addiction and concerns around identity such as gender dysphoria and LGBT issues. Jo draws on eight years of formal counselling experience alongside a longer background working with young people and adults in community and social care settings.
Jo trained in therapeutic counselling and holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling awarded by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Awarding Body, and she is a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). She also practised as a social worker and has extensive experience in youth and community work. Jo takes part in monthly supervision and attends personal counselling for her own professional development.
Her approach centres on the person and on building a respectful, boundaried relationship. She uses open questions, reflection and summarising to help people talk through what matters to them. The aim is to help clients identify their own agenda and find practical ways to manage feelings and behaviour.
Initial meetings are used to decide whether to work together and to complete a counselling contract and assessment. This gives time to set goals and ask questions about how the sessions will run. Agreements are reviewed during the course of work.
Jo describes counselling as a space for people to speak honestly and explore their thoughts and emotions. She combines talking therapy with other agreed tools to support clients as they repair relationships with themselves and others.
How Jo's approaches translate to online therapy
Jo practices primarily in a person-centred way and also draws on emotionally-focused and mindfulness approaches. Person-centred work means the therapist listens closely and follows the client's agenda, helping people talk through what matters most to them. Emotionally-focused work looks at key feelings in relationships and helps people name and make sense of emotional patterns. Mindfulness techniques bring attention to the present moment and can help reduce anxiety symptoms such as racing thoughts.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels helpful, and then decide collaboratively which methods to try. This makes it easier to adapt the sessions as progress is made or needs change.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available online session options before booking. Online therapy can make it simpler to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits your routine. It also means people who live further away or are juggling work and caring roles can still meet with a registered professional without rearranging their whole day.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Jo support?
She helps people with anxiety, stress and panic attacks, as well as depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions and issues linked to identity and life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is person centred, focusing on listening, reflection and open questions so clients can identify their own priorities and find practical ways forward.
What background and experience does she bring?
Jo has a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, a background in social work and over 20 years working with young people and adults in youth, education and social care settings.
What professional credentials and location apply?
She is registered with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and Jo accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.