- Client-centred approach
- Trauma-informed support
- Bereavement experience
About Joanne
Joanne Lyons is a counsellor who works from a humanistic, client-centred perspective. She aims to build a warm, non-judgemental relationship so people feel heard and understood. Joanne values approachability and trust as the starting point for change.
Joanne completed a Diploma in Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counselling in 2023. She trained at a low-cost community counselling service in south-east London, gaining hands-on experience with common everyday problems. That placement focused on accessibility and practical support for people under stress.
Across her five years of practice she has worked with anxiety and depression, stress, family conflict, trauma and abuse. She also volunteers at a bereavement charity, and has experience supporting people through grief and loss. Her work aims to help people make sense of difficult feelings and to find clearer choices for moving forward.
In sessions Joanne listens carefully and reflects what she hears back in simple language. She focuses on helping people increase their self-understanding and sense of agency. The pace and direction of therapy are set by the person in the room.
Joanne also offers trauma-focused methods when trauma is a central concern. She combines that with a client-centred stance to keep the work grounded in the person’s own goals and preferences. This approach is intended to help people cope with life changes, improve relationships, and manage long-term challenges like chronic illness or ADHD-related difficulties.
Client-centred and trauma-focused work online
Joanne practises client-centred counselling, which means she listens closely and follows the person’s lead. The focus is on understanding what matters to you, building trust, and helping you make choices that feel right in everyday life.She also uses trauma-focused methods when trauma is a central issue. Those methods aim to address the impact of traumatic events and reduce the ways trauma affects daily functioning, while keeping the person’s pace and readiness at the centre of the work.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Joanne will work collaboratively with each person to decide whether a client-centred stance, trauma-focused work, or a blend of both fits best for their needs, goals and preferences. Decisions are reviewed as therapy progresses so the plan can change if needed.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around family life, work shifts or mobility limits. It can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video if that helps with focus, or offer a way to access support without travel. Many people find these practical benefits help therapy fit into day-to-day routines.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Joanne help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting issues, grief, trauma and related problems such as low self-esteem and panic attacks.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Joanne uses a client-centred approach, focusing on listening, empathy and collaboration, and can also use trauma-focused methods when trauma is a key concern.
What is her professional background?
She completed a Diploma in Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counselling in 2023 and has five years of practice experience including community placements and voluntary bereavement work.
Where is Joanne based and what credentials does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP, which is listed as her professional credential.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not taking international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged and what is the cost structure?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Joanne?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.