Jo Stroud , NCPS

Jo Stroud is a therapist based in the United Kingdom with over 10 years of professional experience, offering a warm, direct and empathic approach to counselling. She works with people facing a wide range of concerns including trauma, depression, anxiety, low mood, self-harm, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and life changes, and has a particular interest in supporting members of the neurodiverse community. Jo blends practical tools and therapeutic exercises into her work, drawing on timelines, inner child work, EFT and safety and stabilisation techniques to help clients process difficult experiences and build coping skills.

Her practice emphasizes holistic self-awareness so clients can develop the skills needed to manage stress, strengthen relationships and make sustainable changes. Jo holds the NCPS credential, which indicates formal training in counselling and psychotherapy. She offers online therapy options and adapts interventions to meet the needs of each person, integrating a range of evidence-informed techniques while maintaining a genuine, non-judgmental stance throughout the therapeutic journey.

Trauma-Informed and Integrative Approaches Delivered Online

Jo uses safety and stabilisation techniques to help people manage overwhelming symptoms and develop grounding skills - these practical strategies support emotional regulation and reduce distress while clients work through difficult material. She also employs inner child work and timeline-based exercises to trace patterns from past experiences, explore attachment dynamics and strengthen self-compassion, which can be especially helpful for relationship issues, self-esteem and recovery from abuse.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Jo works collaboratively with clients to identify methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. She tailors interventions over time, combining evidence-informed techniques and practical exercises to build resilience and promote clearer self-awareness.

Online therapy with Jo is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for clients who need to fit sessions around work, family or other commitments. These options make access to regular therapeutic support easier and allow clients to continue therapy when in-person meetings are not possible.