Jo Stroud, NCPS
Compassionate therapist for trauma and relationships
- Trauma-informed care
- Neurodiverse focus
- Flexible online sessions
About Jo Stroud
Jo Stroud is a United Kingdom-based therapist with over 10 years of professional experience, offering direct, empathetic and genuine support in online therapy settings. She brings a warm, non-judgmental presence to sessions and works with people facing a wide range of difficulties including trauma, depression, anxiety, low mood, self-harm, low self-esteem, life changes and relationship challenges with family, friends and partners.
Jo has a particular interest in supporting people from the neurodiverse community and is experienced in addressing complex presentations such as attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, dissociation and co-morbidity. Her practice also covers parenting and career concerns, stress, compassion fatigue and body image, reflecting a broad focus on both individual and relational wellbeing.
Influenced by multiple therapeutic models and theories, Jo integrates practical tools and exercises into her work, including timelines, inner child work, EFT and safety and stabilisation techniques, to guide clients through the counselling process. She holds the NCPS credential - a professional counselling qualification - and uses a holistic approach that aims to strengthen self-awareness and build the skills clients need to move toward healthier, more balanced lives.
Jo has a particular interest in supporting people from the neurodiverse community and is experienced in addressing complex presentations such as attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, dissociation and co-morbidity. Her practice also covers parenting and career concerns, stress, compassion fatigue and body image, reflecting a broad focus on both individual and relational wellbeing.
Influenced by multiple therapeutic models and theories, Jo integrates practical tools and exercises into her work, including timelines, inner child work, EFT and safety and stabilisation techniques, to guide clients through the counselling process. She holds the NCPS credential - a professional counselling qualification - and uses a holistic approach that aims to strengthen self-awareness and build the skills clients need to move toward healthier, more balanced lives.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jo Stroud have?
Jo Stroud has 10 years of professional experience as a therapist.
Is Jo Stroud a registered therapist?
Yes. Jo holds the NCPS credential.
In which languages does Jo Stroud provide therapy?
Jo provides therapy in English.
Where is Jo Stroud located?
Jo is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Jo Stroud as my therapist?
You can work with Jo through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jo Stroud work with international clients?
No. Jo does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jo Stroud cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as your location and Jo's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, please click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with Jo. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-informed approaches for online healing
Jo incorporates several practical therapeutic techniques that translate well to online work. Inner child work explores early emotional experiences and their ongoing influence - it can help with self-esteem, attachment issues and patterns that affect current relationships. Safety and stabilisation techniques focus on grounding, emotion regulation and building resilience - these are especially useful for people coping with trauma, anxiety or overwhelming emotions. Timeline exercises provide a structured way to map significant life events and notice patterns over time - they can clarify how past experiences link to present challenges and support goal-setting.Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Jo collaborates with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting tools and pace as the work unfolds to ensure a comfortable and constructive experience.
Online therapy with Jo is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions and access support from the comfort of one’s own environment, while working with a registered professional who adapts techniques for the online setting.