Josephine "Jo" Marr, BACP

Josephine "Jo" Marr welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or relationship strain. Jo is a BACP counsellor with 28 years of experience and she aims to make first contact easier for people who are nervous about beginning therapy.

She encourages short, clear conversations to find out what matters to each person. Jo helps people name difficult feelings and notices how those feelings show up in everyday life. She aims for practical steps that can be tried between sessions.

Her background includes long experience supporting people after trauma and abuse, and helping with issues such as self-esteem, confidence, and motivation. She has also worked with concerns linked to chronic health conditions, including type 2 diabetes, and with cultural identity questions.

Jo describes her working space as open and non-judgmental. Sessions focus on what a person wants to change and on doable ways to get there. She pays attention to how relationships and attachment patterns affect current problems.

People who choose Jo will find straightforward, empathetic talking therapy. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adjusts the pace to each person. To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a time that fits their needs.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Josephine Marr uses evidence-based techniques that focus on understanding patterns and trying practical changes. One common approach looks at how thoughts and feelings influence behaviour, helping people spot unhelpful thinking and test new ways of responding. This can be useful for anxiety, low mood and stress.

Another approach examines relationship and attachment patterns. It helps people see how past relationships shape current reactions and communication, which can be helpful for relationship strain and attachment issues. These approaches are talked through in plain language with clear steps to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jo will discuss different ways of working and decide together which methods suit a person's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can change as needs evolve.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt the pace and tasks to fit everyday schedules, making therapy more manageable alongside other commitments.