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Joanne Brooks

Joanne Brooks, BACP

BACP counsellor - anxiety and relationships

United Kingdom

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Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom / 387826
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom
  • Client-Centred Therapy
  • Anxiety and stress
  • Grief and trauma

About Joanne

Joanne Brooks is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people who face stress and anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and grief and loss. Her practice is aimed at helping clients find practical ways to manage difficult feelings and situations.

Joanne uses a client-centred approach that focuses on listening and reflecting. Sessions are led by the client’s concerns and pace. She aims to make discussions straightforward and down-to-earth so people can talk about what matters most to them.

In sessions she encourages clear thinking about what is causing distress and what small steps might help. Conversations often include looking at patterns in relationships, coping strategies for anxiety, and ways to manage grief or trauma responses. The emphasis is on what the client notices and wants to try next.

She also works with issues such as self-esteem, addiction, relationship and intimacy-related problems, parenting strain, and career pressures. Additional focus areas include attachment difficulties, ADHD, autism and Asperger syndrome, and dissociation. These concerns are discussed openly and practically in the room.

Joanne asks clients to be active in planning goals and next steps. She offers straightforward feedback and helps people evaluate what works for them. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.

Client-centred approaches and online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy places attention on the person’s experience in the moment. The therapist listens, reflects and helps the client find their own solutions. This approach can be helpful for anxiety, stress, relationship concerns and grief because it keeps the focus on what the person notices and wants to change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will explore what feels most useful and will adapt sessions based on the client's needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where the client helps shape the plan and the pace.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to attend after work or between commitments. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking to ensure they match your needs. Registered or accredited professionals can offer online appointments that help people keep therapy manageable alongside everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Joanne work with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, and related concerns listed in her profile.

What is her therapeutic style?

Joanne uses a client-centred approach that focuses on listening and reflecting, with sessions guided by the client's concerns and pace.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions charged?

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

How do I start a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.

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