- Attachment-based
- Client-centred
- Existential ideas
About Joanna
Joanna Markvoort-Weijters is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 11 years of professional experience. She works with people who face stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, career difficulties, depression, addictions and anger. Sessions are conducted in English and Dutch.
Joanna works from a view that the person in front of her knows their own story. She helps people notice strengths they already have and use them to manage difficult feelings and situations. Conversations are practical and focused on what helps in daily life, such as managing sudden anger, dealing with workplace frustration or coping with loss.
Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas and client-centred talking therapy. That means attention to how past and present connections shape reactions, alongside a focus on the person’s own goals. She also uses existential ideas to look at meaning, choice and values when life changes feel overwhelming.
Joanna has worked across a range of concerns including ADHD, grief, addiction, parenting strain and issues around adoption and abandonment. She describes common themes as control issues, isolation and shame, and she supports people tackling those patterns in straightforward conversation.
Practical arrangements vary by location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the See online therapy options button.
How her approaches are used in online work
Attachment-based work focuses on how relationships shape emotions and reactions. Online sessions using this lens look at patterns of connection and how they influence anger, trust and closeness. This helps when past relationship experiences affect how someone responds now.Client-centred therapy puts the person's goals and perspective at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens closely and follows what matters to the client, helping them find their own ways to manage stress, resentment or outbursts. Existential therapy looks at values, meaning and choice and can help when life transitions or identity questions increase tension and frustration.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. Joanna will discuss options with the client and together they decide which style fits their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative decision can change as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow for quieter, more focused conversations. They also let people choose shorter check-ins or longer appointments depending on what helps in day-to-day life.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Dutch
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, career difficulties, depression, addictions and anger among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a conversational, goal-focused style that highlights a person's own strengths and choices.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with a wide range of mental health and life concerns.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions available in?
Sessions are offered in English and Dutch.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.