Counsellor profile
Jo-Ann Kempster, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 5 years of experience
Relational psychotherapist and counsellor
Continue with Jo-AnnAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (400810)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Jo-Ann supplied to BetterHelp.
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self-esteem work
About Jo-Ann
BACP. 5 years' experience. Jo-Ann Kempster is a relationally trained psychotherapist and counsellor working in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression. She also supports work on self-esteem, motivation, confidence and coping with life changes.
Jo-Ann uses a relational approach that focuses on how patterns in relationships affect current feelings and behaviour. Sessions involve talking through experiences, identifying unhelpful patterns, and practising healthier coping strategies. She aims to help people understand themselves better and find clearer ways to respond to difficult situations.
Her work covers a broad range of concerns, including addictions, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, career questions, bipolar, grief and compassion fatigue. Jo-Ann also offers support around LGBT issues and ADHD-related challenges. She adapts conversations and the plan of work to reflect what each person brings to the room.
Jo-Ann has five years of professional practice in the UK and holds BACP registration. Her background is practical and relationship-focused rather than heavily technical. People meet to talk, identify patterns and try different ways of coping between sessions if that is helpful.
To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Sessions are offered in English and Jo-Ann accepts international clients; confirm current session options before booking.
Relational approaches and remote counselling
Jo-Ann works from a relational framework which looks at how current feelings and difficulties link to patterns in relationships. This approach helps people notice recurring themes, understand how they affect mood and behaviour, and try different ways of relating that reduce stress and conflict.She also focuses on practical coping skills within sessions, such as managing anxious thoughts, improving self-esteem and handling triggers from past trauma. These practical strategies are aimed at day-to-day improvements like better sleep, clearer boundaries and steadier mood regulation.
Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The counsellor will discuss options with each person and agree a plan based on needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adjustments can be made as therapy progresses.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online counselling can make it easier to fit appointments around work, childcare or travel, and can reduce the time needed for each appointment when shorter check-ins are useful. It can also allow people to attend from different locations if they live outside the UK, provided scheduling and time zones are arranged in advance.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression and related concerns such as grief and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a relational approach, focusing on how patterns in relationships affect feelings and behaviour and on practising healthier coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
Jo-Ann is listed with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm session options before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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