- Integrative person-centred
- Family and relationship focus
- Works with trauma
About Jo
Jo Botten offers calm, straight-talking support for people facing stress at home and in relationships. She works with individuals who are worried about anxiety, low self-worth, family conflict and the impact of trauma. Jo writes plainly and aims to make the first steps easier to take.
Jo has a Master of Studies in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapeutic Counselling from the University of Cambridge. She has five years delivering clinical psychotherapeutic counselling and four years providing therapeutic mentoring, giving a total of nine years in professional roles. Her background includes helping people who have struggled with self-harm and suicidal thoughts.
In sessions Jo uses an integrative, person-centred approach. That means she pays attention to the whole person and tailors conversations to what each client needs. She focuses on building a warm, accepting and non-judgemental relationship so people can speak openly about what troubles them.
Practical issues such as communication problems, caregiving stress, chronic illness and separation are all within her areas of focus. She also works with concerns like abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image and problems with control or impulsivity.
Jo supports people through short-term and longer-term counselling. She helps clients recognise their strengths and try manageable changes. The emphasis is on steady progress and on helping people feel more able to cope with day-to-day family pressures.
How evidence-based approaches can work online
Jo describes her practice as integrative and person-centred, drawing on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to shape sessions. Person-centred work focuses on listening, reflecting and building a trusting relationship so people feel understood and able to talk about difficult family and relationship matters. This approach is often helpful for anxiety, low self-esteem and processing trauma.Another commonly used evidence-based technique involves practical, structured conversations to help with mood, panic and persistent worry. These conversations look at current patterns, try small behavioural changes and test what helps in everyday life. This kind of work can be useful for panic attacks, mood shifts and stress linked to caregiving or illness.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. Sessions can adapt over time as a person's situation changes and as different issues emerge.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into busy family routines and fewer disruptions from travel. Before booking, confirm which session formats Jo currently offers, as the biography does not list specific formats. Many people find online sessions useful for shorter check-ins, maintaining continuity between appointments and making it simpler to attend from different locations.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Jo commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, plus trauma and self-esteem concerns.
What is Jo's style in therapy sessions?
Jo uses an integrative, person-centred style that focuses on a warm, accepting therapeutic relationship and tailoring sessions to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jo has nine years of professional experience, including five years providing clinical psychotherapeutic counselling and four years of therapeutic mentoring.
What professional credential does Jo hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.