Jo Read, BACP
8 years in practice
Jo Read is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief and questions about identity.
License and registration
- BACP
- 260677 · expires October 2026
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the registration with the body that granted it.
About Jo
Jo Read is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief and questions about identity. She also supports people dealing with addictions, eating concerns, career crossroads and the emotional impact of illness or caring roles.
Jo brings a calm, straightforward presence to sessions and aims to make it easy to talk about difficult things. Jo trained in therapeutic counselling and holds membership of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP).
Background and approach
She has eight years' practice as a counsellor alongside a background in social work and two decades working in youth and community roles, education, mental health and social care. This range of experience shapes a practical approach to everyday problems. Her style is person-centred at its heart.
Jo listens closely, asks open questions and reflects what she hears so people can find their own answers. She uses elements of psychodynamic thinking, mindful awareness and emotionally focused work when these fit the concern at hand. Sessions start by agreeing what the client hopes to achieve and setting a simple counselling contract.
Jo reviews goals as work progresses and invites questions at any time. She has regular professional supervision and personal therapy to support her practice. People describe her work as direct but gentle, with space to name painful feelings and practical steps to move forward.
Jo aims to help someone reconnect with their values, reduce distress and make clearer choices about the next steps in life.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Jo lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Dissociation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jo names
- Existential Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
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Online support
How Jo’s approaches work online
Jo draws on Existential Therapy to help people face life’s big questions and find personal meaning when things feel out of control. This approach helps when someone is wrestling with purpose, loss, major life changes or identity concerns.She also uses Client-Centred Therapy which focuses on warm, non-judgemental listening. That gives space for feelings to be named and for people to work out their next steps at their own pace. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) techniques may be used when emotions in relationships and attachments are central to the difficulty being discussed.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. Jo will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and review progress as therapy continues.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls let people read facial cues and body language, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit around a busy day, while chat or messaging can suit brief check-ins or ongoing written reflection. These options give flexibility so therapy can fit around work, caring responsibilities and travel.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Jo work with?
Jo supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief and identity questions, among other concerns such as addictions, eating issues and career difficulties.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is person-centred and straightforward, with attentive listening, open questions and reflection to help clients discover their own answers.
What background and experience does Jo have?
She has eight years' counselling experience, training in therapeutic counselling and a background in social work and youth and community roles in education and social care.
Which professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
Jo is a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Jo offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so clients can choose the format that suits their needs.
How are sessions priced?
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 Jo?
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