Jo Almond, BACP

Jo Almond is a counsellor who uses a client-centred approach to help people make practical changes in their lives. She holds BACP accreditation and brings four years of professional experience to her work. Jo aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where people can talk about difficult feelings and decisions.

She focuses on stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and coaching for professionals. She also works with concerns such as ADHD, addictions, grief, self-esteem, sleeping problems and career transitions. Jo pays attention to the complexity of identity, disability and diagnosis when planning support.

Her sessions are straightforward and collaborative. Jo listens first, then helps people identify small, manageable steps. She uses mindfulness and body-oriented methods alongside trauma-focused ways of working when appropriate. This helps people notice thoughts, feelings and bodily responses and respond differently to them.

People often come to Jo when life changes feel overwhelming or when old patterns keep repeating. She supports those struggling with parenting stress, compassion fatigue, chronic illness and decision-making during separation or bereavement. The focus is on practical coping, clearer communication and rebuilding confidence.

Jo encourages a paced approach to change and works at a speed that suits each person. She invites questions and will discuss goals and expectations in early sessions. To begin, people are asked to complete an initial matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to her schedule.

How Jo's approaches translate to online counselling

Jo uses client-centred work that prioritises the person's experience and goals. In practice this means the counsellor listens carefully, reflects what is said and helps the person set clear, manageable aims. This approach is useful for stress, relationship concerns and life transitions.

Mindfulness therapy in Jo's practice involves simple attention and awareness exercises. These help people notice their thoughts and bodily sensations and build steady coping tools for anxiety, sleep problems and low mood.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jo will work with each person to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. Early sessions are used to agree what to focus on and how quickly to progress.

If you are considering online work, please confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving and travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins on busy days, require less travel time and reduce the need to be on camera when that feels difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can explain practical arrangements and help plan sessions that fit everyday life.