Jo Benians

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MBACP (Accred). BICA. Anxiety. Depression. Bereavement

About me

I am an Accretided member of the BACP and as an integrative psychotherapist, I offer confidential, supportive online therapy for adults navigating life’s most tender and challenging experiences. My approach is grounded in deep respect, nonjudgment, and genuine curiosity—because healing begins not with fixing, but with being truly seen and held.

What to expect in our work together:

I draw thoughtfully from multiple therapeutic traditions—attachment theory, psychodynamic understanding, body psychotherapy, humanistic principles, and trauma-informed practice—to meet you, not a diagnosis. At the heart of everything is the therapeutic relationship: a safe, consistent, and attuned space where you can explore your inner world without fear of judgment. You won’t be alone in your struggles—instead, we’ll walk alongside each other, building trust and insight, one session at a time.

I can support clients with:
Anxiety, depression, and low mood.  
Grief, bereavement—and the often-unspoken pain of pregnancy loss, miscarriage, and infant loss. 
The emotional complexity of infertility, IVF, donor conception, and reproductive health challenges.  
Postnatal anxiety, adjustment, and perinatal grief.     

Trauma, relational wounds, and difficulties reconnecting with yourself.  

Having walked this path personally—and professionally for many years—I bring both clinical expertise and embodied understanding to this work. My practice is informed by lived experience, rigorous training, and deep commitment to ethical, compassionate care.

Practical details:  
✅ Free, no-pressure 15-minute introductory call — a chance to ask questions, get a feel for how we might work together, and decide if it’s the right fit.  
✅ Secure, confidential video sessions — flexible for short-term support or longer-term growth.  
✅ Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and a member of the British Infertility Counselling Association (BICA) — fully adhering to their ethical frameworks, ongoing supervision, and professional standards.

Therapy isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about reclaiming your voice, deepening self-trust, and moving toward greater aliveness, even amid uncertainty. If you’re ready to begin—or simply wondering if now is the time—I’m here to support you with care, integrity, and quiet confidence.

Training, qualifications & experience

I completed my training at The Minster Centre in London, a leading institute for Psychotherapy and Counselling, where I earned a BACP Accredited Level 7 Diploma.  Additionally, I hold a Foundation Certificate in Humanistic Counselling from the Metanoia Institute and a Certificate in Grief and Bereavement Counselling Skills from Glasgow Caledonian University.   I am a member of the British Infertility Counselling Association (BICA) and have completed their advanced CPD training in Fertility Counselling. I am an accredited member of the BACP and I adhere to their Ethical Framework.

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

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Fees

£80.00 per session

When I work

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London, Greater London, SW10

Type of session

Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

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Online platforms

Zoom