- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
About Joanne
Joanne Lilley is a Person Centred counsellor registered with the BACP and has 16 years of professional experience. She works with people who bring stress, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction and trauma. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
Joanne keeps conversation straightforward. She listens to current concerns and helps people say what matters. She will not provide medical diagnoses and directs people to their GP for diagnostic questions.
Her practice covers a wide range of difficulties including low self-esteem, parenting and family tensions, grief, sleeping problems, anger and career stress. She also works with people dealing with ADHD, bipolar, depression and compassion fatigue. Additional areas of focus include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, autism and aspects of sexual culture such as BDSM and kink.
In sessions Joanne follows Person Centred, or Client-Centred, ways of working. That means the conversation centres on the person’s experience, with space to reflect and make choices about next steps. She uses simple, practical discussion rather than clinical jargon and can combine life-coaching elements when appropriate.
Her background includes a Psychology BSc (Hons) and a Person Centred Counselling BA (Hons), and she is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. People who want to begin are asked to use the online matching and booking flow to schedule a first session.
How Person Centred work translates to online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and helping people make sense of their feelings. The therapist pays attention to what the person says and reflects it back, which can help with anxiety, relationship concerns and self-esteem issues. This approach places the person’s experience at the centre of each session.Joanne aims to work together with clients to find the best way forward. Choosing an approach is collaborative - she will discuss what feels most useful, adjust methods over time and check that sessions match the client's goals and preferences.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm which online options are available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need a quieter setting at particular times. Registered or accredited professionals can offer a range of formats, and Joanne will discuss practical arrangements so sessions fit into daily routines.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, addiction, trauma and related issues such as low self-esteem and sleep problems.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a Client-Centred approach that focuses on the client's experience and priorities during sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Joanne has 16 years of professional experience working as a Person Centred counsellor and practitioner.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds a Psychology BSc (Hons), a Person Centred Counselling BA (Hons) and is a member of the BACP in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she is able to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.