Jo Read

Jo Read is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, eating and food-related issues, depression and relationship difficulties. She works with people dealing with trauma, grief, addiction and life changes. Jo also supports those experiencing issues related to gender, body image, isolation and work-related strain.

She trained in therapeutic counselling and holds the BACP credential. Jo brings eight years of counselling experience alongside more than two decades working with young people and adults in youth work, education, mental health and social care. She uses monthly supervision and her own personal counselling to reflect on and improve her practice.

Jo works within a person-centred framework, focusing on empathy, respect and honest communication. She listens with open questions and reflection to help people say what matters to them. The approach aims to help someone build a clearer sense of themselves and repair their relationships with others.

Initial meetings cover what a person hopes to achieve and agree a counselling contract and assessment together. That first session is a chance to ask questions and decide whether to proceed. Jo reviews the agreement as the work progresses so goals can change if needed.

Sessions may include talking therapy and other tools agreed during the work. Jo aims to reduce psychological suffering and support people to find their own answers through a steady, respectful therapeutic relationship.

How her approaches fit with online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on providing empathic listening, acceptance and clear communication so the person can explore what matters to them. This approach helps with low self-esteem, relationship struggles and emotional distress by making space for honest reflection.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at patterns in close relationships and the emotions that drive them. It can help people understand how attachment and emotional responses affect intimacy and conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jo will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can change as the sessions go on and will reflect current needs and life circumstances.

Confirm the exact online session formats before booking because they are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Different ways of meeting can also suit quieter surroundings, lower bandwidth or a brief break at work, so discussing practical needs helps shape the plan.