- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma-informed work
- Mindfulness and somatic
About Jo
Jo Almond is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and provides executive and professional coaching. Jo also supports clients with issues such as ADHD, addictions, grief, sleeping problems and career concerns.
Jo prefers a straightforward way of working. Sessions focus on what the client wants to change and on practical steps to get there. Conversations are person-centred and paced to each individual's needs, using mindfulness and body-focused methods where helpful.
Her approach recognises that identity, disability and diagnosis all shape how someone experiences the world. Jo listens for those differences and adapts discussions so people can speak openly without judgement. She aims to help people name what is difficult and try different ways of coping and relating.
In practice Jo blends client-centred talking with techniques drawn from mindfulness and somatic work. That might mean noticing bodily responses to stress, practising grounding exercises, or learning ways to interrupt anxious thinking. Trauma-focused ideas are used when past events keep affecting present life.
Clients often come for short-term coaching around work or longer support for emotional challenges. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session to agree goals and next steps.
Approach choices and how online work can fit daily life
Client-Centred Therapy places the client's experience at the centre of sessions. The counsellor listens without directing and helps the person decide what to work on and how. Mindfulness Therapy involves simple exercises to notice thoughts and bodily feelings without immediate reaction; it can help with anxiety, sleep problems and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jo will discuss options and try methods that match the client's needs, goals and preferences. That collaboration helps shape session length, focus and techniques rather than assuming one fixed way of working.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into study, work or busy schedules by removing travel time and allowing sessions from different locations. It also makes shorter check-ins possible when momentum is needed, or conversations that use grounding and breathing practices without a long commute. Registered or accredited professionals can guide practical adjustments so therapy fits day-to-day life and responsibilities.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, executive coaching and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centred with practical techniques drawn from mindfulness and somatic approaches and trauma-focused ideas when needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working in the UK.
What professional registration does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English and for people within the UK.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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