Jo Read, BACP
Person-centered counsellor for complex life challenges
- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT and gender issues
- Trauma and grief
About Jo Read
Jo Read qualified in 2016 with a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, an accredited counselling qualification from the Counselling and Psychotherapy Awarding Body (CPCAB) completed through Sweet Track Counselling in Glastonbury. She completed her placement hours with the Sweet Track Agency and also holds qualifications as a social worker. Jo maintains a current enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate for work with young people under 16.
Her background includes long-standing work with young people and adults across youth and community projects, education, mental health and social care. She combines monthly professional supervision and her own personal counselling to support ongoing development and reflective practice. Jo carries relevant professional insurance and is a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), the professional body for counsellors in the United Kingdom.
Jo works within a person-centred counselling framework, emphasising unconditional positive regard, empathy and congruence to establish clear boundaries in the therapeutic relationship. Working within the BACP ethical framework, she uses open questions and active listening skills - such as reflection, summarising and immediacy - to help people articulate their concerns and explore their experience. This reciprocal process supports clients to identify their own agenda, reconnect with their inner self and begin to repair relationships with themselves and others.
The first session is used to decide whether to work together, complete a counselling contract and carry out an initial assessment to clarify aims. Jo aims to offer counselling of value to young people and adults in distress, to reduce psychological suffering and to work holistically through talking therapy and other agreed tools.
Her background includes long-standing work with young people and adults across youth and community projects, education, mental health and social care. She combines monthly professional supervision and her own personal counselling to support ongoing development and reflective practice. Jo carries relevant professional insurance and is a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), the professional body for counsellors in the United Kingdom.
Jo works within a person-centred counselling framework, emphasising unconditional positive regard, empathy and congruence to establish clear boundaries in the therapeutic relationship. Working within the BACP ethical framework, she uses open questions and active listening skills - such as reflection, summarising and immediacy - to help people articulate their concerns and explore their experience. This reciprocal process supports clients to identify their own agenda, reconnect with their inner self and begin to repair relationships with themselves and others.
The first session is used to decide whether to work together, complete a counselling contract and carry out an initial assessment to clarify aims. Jo aims to offer counselling of value to young people and adults in distress, to reduce psychological suffering and to work holistically through talking therapy and other agreed tools.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressDissociationEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Somatic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jo Read have?
Jo Read has 8 years of professional experience.
Is Jo Read a registered therapist?
Yes. Jo Read is a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP).
In which languages does Jo Read provide therapy?
Jo Read provides therapy in English.
Where is Jo Read located?
Jo Read is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Jo Read as my therapist?
You can work with Jo Read through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jo Read work with international clients?
Yes, Jo Read works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jo Read cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches Jo Read Uses Online
Jo Read commonly draws on client-centered therapy, an approach that focuses on creating a respectful, non-directive space where people can explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace. This method helps with issues such as low self-esteem, relationship struggles and general life transitions by emphasizing empathy and unconditional positive regard.She also uses elements of Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help people understand and shift unhelpful emotional patterns in close relationships. EFT can be useful for couples and individuals working on attachment-related concerns, intimacy issues and strong emotional responses that affect daily life.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Jo collaborates with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, adapting the style of sessions as understanding grows and priorities change.
Online therapy with Jo can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel needs and make it easier to maintain continuity of care across different locations. Registered professionals can use these formats effectively to build therapeutic connection and support progress in accessible ways.