Jo Stroud, NCPS

Jo Stroud offers straightforward, compassionate support for people facing relationship strain, anxiety, depression and major life changes. She writes in a direct and warm style and aims to make sessions feel calm and practical. Jo is clear and genuine in her work and focuses on helping people build day-to-day coping skills.

Jo has ten years' experience as a counsellor and holds NCPS. She has worked with people who have accessed online therapy for many reasons, including trauma, self-harm, low mood and struggles with self-esteem. She also has a particular interest in supporting people from the neurodiverse community.

Her approach draws on a mix of therapeutic tools and exercises. These include timelines, inner child work and safety and stabilisation techniques to help manage strong emotions. Jo adapts what she uses to suit each person's needs and pace.

Sessions aim to increase self-awareness and to build practical skills for everyday life. Jo keeps language simple and focuses on usable steps rather than jargon. People can expect a collaborative process where goals are agreed and reviewed.

She combines compassionate listening with direct guidance when needed. Jo helps people identify patterns, practise new ways of relating, and make changes that feel doable. Her work is focused on helping clients move towards steadier mental health and clearer choices.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online work

Jo uses a blend of evidence-based techniques to help people manage strong feelings and change patterns. One approach focuses on developing practical skills for managing anxiety and low mood, using step-by-step exercises to reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning. Another approach she uses explores early life experiences and their effect on current relationships, helping people identify patterns and try different responses in their daily life.

Finding the right approach tends to be a collaborative process. Jo will discuss options with clients and together decide which techniques suit their goals and preferences. She adapts methods over time and checks in regularly to see what is helping and what needs to change.

Confirm the session formats on booking as the biography does not list them explicitly. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and removes travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed and offers flexibility to choose quieter times or times that suit work and family commitments.