- Client-Centred Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
- Phone and online experience
About Joanne
Joanne Airey is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with over 10 years of experience. She is a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). She works with people who want to change how they feel, improve communication, reduce anxiety, or feel more in control of daily life.
Joanne has worked across hospices, private practice, schools and university settings. She has experience with children, adolescents, young adults, adults and older people. She has also delivered many sessions online and by phone.
Her main approach is Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening and helping people find their own solutions. She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy when a practical, goal-based focus is helpful. These methods are used to support issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, addictions, trauma and abuse, and difficulties with self-esteem.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and conversational. Joanne aims to build a constructive working relationship and to help people notice small, manageable changes. She adapts the balance of listening and practical ideas to what each person needs.
People often start by describing one or two things they want to change. Joanne then helps shape short and longer term steps to address those concerns, including coping strategies for sleep, managing anger, or handling career and life transitions.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy places emphasis on listening and understanding the person’s view. Online or by phone this means conversations that focus on what matters to the client and on building a working relationship. It can help when someone wants to talk through anxiety, grief, relationship issues or questions about self-esteem.Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable goals and practical steps. In remote sessions this often looks like identifying one change to try between meetings and checking progress the next time. This approach can suit people wanting direct strategies for sleep, coping with stress, or managing daily routines.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative part of the process. Joanne will work with the client to pick methods that match their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the balance of listening and practical tools as the work develops.
The profile states she has extensive experience providing sessions online and by phone, so confirm the exact session options available before booking. Online or phone sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a working day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often find remote formats help maintain continuity of care while people balance family, work and other commitments.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
Joanne works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, addictions, trauma and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her approach in sessions?
Her main style is Client-Centred Therapy, focusing on listening and helping people find their own answers, with Solution-Focused techniques used for practical goal setting.
How much experience does she have?
She has more than 10 years of experience working in hospices, private practice, schools and university settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
The biography notes she has extensive experience delivering sessions online and by phone; please confirm current session options before booking.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and cost varies with location.