Counsellor profile
Jo-Ann Kempster, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationship support
See online counselling options- Relational approach
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
About Jo-Ann
Counsellor and member of BACP with five years of UK practice experience, Jo-Ann Kempster works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems and trauma. She also helps with grief, self-esteem, addictions, LGBT concerns, sleeping difficulties, parenting strain, anger and career issues. Jo-Ann uses a relational approach and offers one-to-one counselling to help people understand themselves and develop healthier coping habits.
Jo-Ann begins by listening to what is happening now and what has led someone to seek support. She talks through patterns such as overthinking, avoidance or repeated conflicts and helps people notice how these keep problems going. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as understanding emotional responses.
She has particular experience supporting people after abuse or other traumatic events, and in addressing anxiety and low mood. Jo-Ann works with issues around intimacy and relationships, and with people managing life changes such as career moves or parenting pressures. She also supports those dealing with burnout and compassion fatigue.
In sessions she encourages clearer ways of coping, from pacing emotional reactions to trying different behaviours between meetings. Jo-Ann explains options and works together with each person to choose what to try next. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom and she offers work in English, including with people living outside the UK.
Practical arrangements use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session using the See online counselling options button.
Relational methods and how they work online
Jo-Ann uses relational ways of working that look at how thoughts and interactions shape feelings. This approach pays attention to patterns between people and the ways those patterns show up in daily life. It suits relationship worries, difficulties with intimacy, and repeated emotional reactions.She also draws on evidence-based techniques that help with anxiety and low mood. These methods include practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and to build new coping habits. Such techniques are useful for stress, sleeping problems and managing strong emotions after trauma.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jo-Ann will discuss different options and agree on an approach together, based on what the person wants and what feels realistic. This is a collaborative decision and can change as therapy progresses.
Confirm current session options before booking, as the original biography does not list formats. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find this helps keep continuity between meetings and lets them use support from wherever they are located.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems and trauma. Other areas include grief, self-esteem, addictions, sleeping problems and career concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a relational approach, focusing on how patterns in relationships and thinking affect daily life. Conversations combine understanding with practical coping ideas.
How much experience does she have?
Jo-Ann has five years of professional practice in the UK.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients as part of her practice.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Begin by clicking the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.