- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self-esteem and confidence
About Josephine
Josephine "Jo" Marr is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 28 years of professional experience. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and confidence concerns. Jo also supports clients facing health-related challenges such as Type 2 diabetes and matters connected to cultural identity.
Jo uses straightforward conversation to help people sort through their thoughts and feelings. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than technical language. She aims to make it easier to say what is on your mind and to notice small changes that matter day to day.
Her work includes addressing long-standing patterns like attachment or avoidance, and problems that affect how people relate to others. She also helps with body image, chronic pain or illness, and the fallout from domestic violence. Jo pays attention to the ways past experiences such as abandonment or abuse shape current responses.
Over her career she has supported people through communication problems, commitment worries, codependency and blended family challenges. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide practical coping strategies and clearer choices. Jo encourages steady steps rather than quick fixes, and she involves clients in deciding priorities for therapy.
People can expect calm, direct conversation with a focus on what can be tried between sessions. To begin, she asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first appointment.
How Jo uses online working and therapeutic methods
Jo draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure sessions in clear, practical ways. One approach focuses on identifying anxious patterns and testing small behavioural changes to reduce avoidance and increase confidence. Another approach targets how past experiences influence current relationships, helping people spot repeated habits and try different responses.Figuring out the best approach is part of the work together. Jo treats this as a collaborative process and will discuss which methods feel most relevant to the client's goals and preferences as therapy progresses.
The exact online session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work, appointments or family tasks, and it can reduce travel time. It also allows shorter check-ins when a full session would feel too much, and it can avoid being on camera when that helps someone engage more comfortably.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
28+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Jo helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and confidence, plus related areas such as body image and chronic illness.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on plain conversation and practical steps to help people notice small changes and try new ways of coping.
How much experience does she have?
Jo has 28 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.