- Person-centred approach
- Solution-focused steps
- Work on communication
About Joanne
Joanne Airey is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with over 10 years of practice. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, career worries and life changes. She also supports people facing compassion fatigue and ADHD related struggles.
Joanne uses a person-centred approach that focuses on what the client wants to change. She listens for practical goals and helps people find clearer ways to communicate and manage strong feelings. She also draws on solution-focused ideas to set small, achievable steps when that feels useful.
Her background includes work in hospices, private practice, schools and universities. That variety means she is used to offering different kinds of sessions and adapting to practical needs. Sessions have been delivered in person, online and by phone in her experience.
In a typical meeting Joanne will prioritise building trust and understanding. She keeps language straightforward and practical. Conversations often look at what is working now and what small changes could reduce tense moments or repeated patterns.
People who come for help with anger often want fewer blow-ups, less resentment, or better ways to speak up without losing control. Joanne helps clients identify triggers and test short steps that fit their everyday life. Her aim is to make anger easier to manage through clear, practical work rather than quick fixes.
How her approaches translate to online work
Joanne uses a person-centred method that focuses on what the client wants to change. This approach involves listening closely, reflecting what is said, and helping the client decide practical next steps. It can help with managing anger, improving communication and reducing repeated patterns.She also draws on solution-focused therapy which looks for small, achievable changes. Sessions using this method identify clear goals and test short experiments between meetings. That style is useful when someone wants concrete things to try after a session.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Joanne discusses goals and preferences with each person and decides together which methods to try. This collaborative process helps align sessions to what feels most useful for handling temper, resentment or workplace frustration.
Her profile notes substantial experience delivering sessions online and by phone. Please confirm the exact session formats available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people take a step-by-step approach to difficult conversations and test change in everyday situations.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting pressures and grief. The biography lists anger among many areas she supports.
What style of therapy does she use?
She primarily uses a person-centred approach and also draws on solution-focused ideas. That means sessions focus on the client's goals and small practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has practised for over 10 years across hospices, private practice, schools and universities. That range informs how she adapts sessions to different needs.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English according to the profile information.
Does she see clients outside the UK?
The profile states she does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Specific fees will depend on the chosen subscription level and location.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The profile describes those steps as the starting process.