Counsellor profile
Jo Read, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Person-centred approach
- Emotion-focused work
- Mindfulness practice
About Jo
Counsellor Jo Read is a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) with eight years' counselling experience. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and relationship concerns, and also lists areas including addiction, trauma, grief, ADHD and LGBT matters.
Jo uses a person-centred approach in session. She focuses on listening with open questions and reflection so people can speak about what matters to them. Early sessions include an assessment and a short counselling agreement so both sides are clear about what to expect.
She mixes person-centred work with elements from emotionally focused, existential, mindfulness and psychodynamic thinking when these fit a client's aims. That can mean discussing emotions in depth, noticing bodily and felt experience, and looking at patterns that repeat in relationships. Sessions aim to help clients spot unhelpful patterns and find practical ways to cope day to day.
Jo has a background in youth and community work, social care and education, and has worked with young people and adults for over 20 years prior to practising as a counsellor. She keeps monthly supervision and attends personal counselling for professional development.
She trained with Sweet Track Counselling and holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling awarded by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Awarding Body (CPCAB). Jo also has social work experience and a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced certificate noted for work with young people under 16.
How Jo's therapeutic approaches fit with online counselling
Jo draws mainly on person-centred practice and emotionally focused ideas, and may bring in existential or mindfulness elements. Person-centred work prioritises listening and open questions, helping people clarify what matters to them and set the agenda for sessions. Emotionally focused work looks at patterns in feelings and relationships and can help with intimacy issues, grief and strong emotional reactions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jo will discuss your concerns and try different ways of working to see what fits. This is a collaborative process and may change over time as goals or circumstances shift.
The practical arrangements for online counselling should be confirmed before booking. The biography does not list specific session formats here, so check which options are offered when you arrange a session. Online meetings can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare or travel, and they can allow shorter check-ins or sessions without being on camera if that suits a person better.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
Jo works with adults on stress, anxiety, low mood and self-esteem. She also lists support for relationship problems, trauma, grief, addiction and other concerns such as ADHD and body image.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She works primarily within a person-centred framework, using open questions, reflection and listening. She may also draw on emotionally focused, existential, mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas when useful.
How long has she been practising?
She has eight years' counselling experience and over 20 years' background in youth work, education and social care before qualifying as a counsellor.
Which professional body is she listed with and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
What languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients. Check time zones and practical arrangements when booking.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees are provided when you choose your options.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the See online counselling options button, complete the 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.