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- Relational approach
- Self-esteem work
- Grief and trauma
About Jo-Ann
BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 5 years of professional experience. Jo-Ann Kempster works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and trauma and abuse, helping people make clearer choices and find better ways to cope.
Jo-Ann is relationally trained and frames therapy around how people connect with themselves and others. She uses conversation to help clients notice unhelpful patterns and practises different coping strategies together in sessions. Her focus includes motivation, self-esteem, confidence and issues that affect daily functioning such as sleeping and intimacy-related concerns.
She has worked with people facing grief, addiction, career stress, bipolar and depression, and with those navigating life transitions or compassion fatigue. Jo-Ann describes her approach as respectful and sensitive; she adapts the way she talks and the plan of work to suit each person’s situation.
Sessions aim to clarify what is getting in the way and to build practical skills for managing emotions and reactions. Conversations can include looking at relationship patterns, developing routines for better sleep, or practicing techniques to reduce anxiety and anger.
People who prefer a collaborative style will find a straightforward, conversational way of working. Jo-Ann asks questions, reflects what she hears and introduces small, actionable steps to try between sessions. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
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How Jo-Ann applies therapeutic techniques online
Jo-Ann uses a relational way of working that looks at how thoughts, feelings and interactions shape daily life. This approach helps when relationship patterns, low self-esteem or anxiety are part of the problem. It focuses on noticing and changing interaction styles rather than on labels.She also draws on evidence-based techniques to build practical skills. For example, short behavioural strategies can be used to improve sleep or reduce anxiety through routine and gradual exposure to feared situations. Cognitive-style techniques help identify and question unhelpful thoughts, which can reduce distress and improve decision making.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jo-Ann will talk through your concerns, goals and preferences, then suggest methods to try. That choice is collaborative and may change over time as progress is assessed.
The biography does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow sessions from a familiar setting. It can also make shorter check-ins or quieter, lower-bandwidth sessions more practical when needed.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse. Other areas include grief, self-esteem, addiction, bipolar and depression.
What style of therapy does she use?
Jo-Ann describes a relational approach that focuses on how people connect with themselves and others. The work is conversational and practical, aiming to spot patterns and try new coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working in the UK. That period includes helping people with relationship issues, anxiety and trauma.
What are her credentials and location?
She is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.