- Person-centred approach
- Mindfulness practice
- Emotion-focused methods
About Jo
Jo Read is a counsellor registered with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and has eight years' experience. She works with young adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, self-esteem, identity and career uncertainty. Jo also supports people dealing with grief, trauma, relationship struggles and mood difficulties.
She trained with the Counselling and Psychotherapy Awarding Body (CPCAB) and holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. Prior to qualifying she worked for many years in youth and community settings, education, mental health and social care. That background shapes how she notices practical pressures alongside emotional concerns.
Jo uses a person-centred approach that focuses on listening and asking open questions. She values clear boundaries and collaborative agreements so clients know what to expect from sessions. Reflection, summarising and immediacy are common tools she uses to help people clarify what matters to them.
In early meetings she completes an initial assessment and a counselling contract together with the client. This establishes goals and how they want to work. Plans are reviewed as therapy progresses so adjustments can be made.
Her sessions aim to help people speak honestly about their thoughts and feelings. Practical supports and conversational tools are used alongside emotional exploration. Jo encourages clients to work out their own answers and to build steadier ways of managing life changes.
How Jo's approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on open listening and non-directive reflection. It helps people who need a steady space to talk through identity, career choices and relationship concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at emotional patterns in close relationships and helps people understand feelings that keep repeating. That can be useful for intimacy worries, attachment questions and repair after conflict. Existential Therapy encourages people to look at meaning, values and choices when life feels uncertain or stalled, which often helps with early-adult questions about purpose and direction. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jo will discuss different methods and agree together which to use based on what the client wants and needs. This is a collaborative process and the plan can change as therapy progresses. The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting appointments around study, work or caring commitments and avoiding travel time. If you need shorter check-ins, fewer visual demands, or want to arrange sessions outside a standard commute, these practical options can make regular work easier. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available formats before booking. Registered or accredited professionals generally try to match session length and frequency to what fits a client’s everyday life.Areas of expertise
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues, grief and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her counselling style like?
She practises a person-centred approach that uses open questions, reflection and summarising to help clients clarify their own goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years' experience as a counsellor and over 20 years' experience working in youth and community settings, education and social care.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Can she work with people who do not live in the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How much does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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