Jo-Ann Kempster

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse

About Jo-Ann

Jo-Ann Kempster works on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and issues with self-esteem. She uses relational counselling to help people understand themselves and develop healthier ways of coping. Jo-Ann is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years of professional experience in the UK.

She describes herself as relationally trained and focuses on the connection between feelings and relationships. In sessions she helps people notice patterns of thought and behaviour that cause distress. She also supports practical skills for managing anxiety, improving motivation and building confidence.

Jo-Ann has specific experience working with grief, addictions, intimacy-related issues and sleeping problems. She also supports people dealing with parenting strain, career stress, anger and compassion fatigue. Her work includes people facing bipolar or depressive episodes and those coping with life changes.

Her approach begins with listening and mapping out what is causing difficulty. She then discusses practical steps and coping strategies a person can try between sessions. Conversations are led by the client’s priorities and pace, with attention to feelings and relational patterns.

Sessions are conducted in English and she uses her five years of practice to guide conversations towards clearer choices and manageable next steps.

Therapeutic methods and how online work can fit around life

Jo-Ann uses relational counselling, which looks at how feelings and relationships influence current difficulties. This approach helps people see repeating patterns and how their connections with others affect mood and behaviour. It is useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem and emotional reactions.

She also draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support practical coping skills. These techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different responses in everyday situations, which can help with anxiety, stress and sleeping problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jo-Ann will work with the client to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative decision and may change over time as the work progresses.

The biography does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family commitments, and can reduce travel time. Different formats may also suit different practical needs, for example shorter check-ins by phone when time is limited or video sessions when face-to-face contact is preferred.

Topics Jo-Ann lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Family conflicts
• Intimacy-related issues
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD

Questions about Jo-Ann

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She helps people manage stress and anxiety using relational approaches and practical coping strategies.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She offers relational counselling that focuses on feelings and relationship patterns to understand and change unhelpful behaviour.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of professional experience working in the UK.

Where is she based?

She practises from the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

Yes. She accepts international clients.

How are sessions arranged and what formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.