- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem
- Relationship issues
About Josephine
Josephine "Jo" Marr is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 28 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and issues around self-esteem. Her practice also notes a focus on blended family issues among other relationship and life challenges.
Jo prefers straightforward conversations. She helps people name what feels difficult and talks through small, practical steps that can be tried between sessions. Her approach is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques and aims to make conversations manageable and concrete.
Over nearly three decades she has supported people with a wide range of concerns, including chronic illness and pain, communication problems, attachment and abandonment worries, and challenges linked to cultural identity. She also works with people who identify traits linked to autism, avoidant and dependent personality patterns, and people dealing with domestic violence and related family problems.
In sessions Jo will listen for patterns that keep repeating and help clients test different ways of responding. She uses what works from evidence-based methods to address anxiety, low mood and relationship strain. Sessions are pitched for adults navigating the practical realities of blended households, such as shifting routines and loyalty tensions.
Practical arrangements vary by location. The site uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, follow the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Jo uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help with anxiety, low mood and relationship strain. One common approach she draws on focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns. This helps with worries, low mood and day-to-day coping by breaking problems into small, manageable steps.Another approach she may use emphasises understanding attachment and relationship patterns. This helps people see how past relationships influence current reactions, which can be useful when navigating loyalty conflicts or shifting roles in a blended household.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jo will collaborate with each person to decide what methods fit their needs and goals. She will adjust techniques over time based on what is helpful and what is realistic for the person's life and responsibilities.
Practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting therapy into busy days and avoiding travel time. If you need brief check-ins, a session option with less visual focus can sometimes be arranged depending on current offerings. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm which options are available before booking to ensure they match day-to-day needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
28+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem difficulties. Blended family issues are listed among her additional focuses.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and evidence-based, focusing on identifying repeating patterns and testing small, doable changes. Conversations aim to be clear and action-oriented.
How much experience does she have?
She has 28 years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and relationship problems.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she offer in-person or remote sessions?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.