- Person centred approach
- EMDR trauma therapy
- Solution focused work
About Joanne
Joanne Jones is a BACP accredited counsellor with nine years of practice in the United Kingdom. She trained at Staffordshire University and has worked one-to-one with adults and young people, and with couples. Her work has focused on trauma, stress, anxiety, relationship strain and a wide range of life challenges including anger and addiction.
Joanne built much of her experience in trauma work, supporting survivors of sexual and domestic violence. She has provided immediate support counselling through an employee assistance programme and worked on a local mental health helpline. She also spent four years as an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor, guiding people through the criminal justice system.
Her clinical background includes a Postgraduate Certificate in Advocacy for Victims of Sexual Violence and a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision. In 2024 she gained EMDR Trauma Therapist qualification, adding a trauma-focused method to her practice. She describes her base approach as person-centred with an integrative style that draws on attachment and solution-focused ideas.
In sessions Joanne listens to the concerns a person brings and works with them to find practical next steps. She keeps professional boundaries and follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy ethical framework. That structure informs how she manages safety and the working relationship.
People see her for many issues such as grief, self-esteem, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting strain, workplace stress and feelings of anger. She aims to help clients talk through what is happening, identify manageable changes, and practise different ways of responding in everyday life.
How Joanne’s approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape expectations of others and current closeness. Online sessions can help people understand patterns of trust and repair in relationships and practise different responses.Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s own goals at the centre. The therapist listens, reflects and supports people to make their own choices, which can be useful for issues like self-esteem, decision-making and coping with life changes.
EMDR is a trauma-focused method that works with distressing memories and their emotional impact. It is used with people who have experienced sexual or domestic violence, or other traumatic events, to reduce the intensity of those memories and their effects.
Choosing an approach is part of the work. Joanne will talk with a person about what feels most helpful, and together they will agree a plan based on the person’s needs and goals. This decision is collaborative and can change as the work progresses.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting counselling into a workday, removing travel time and making it easier to attend regular appointments. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help keep momentum between appointments and make it simpler to try different ways of working without extra commuting.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression and related concerns such as anger, grief, relationship and intimacy issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Joanne uses a person-centred base and an integrative approach. She also draws on solution-focused, attachment and trauma-focused methods.
What is her background and experience?
She has nine years of counselling experience, has worked on a mental health helpline and with an EAP provider, and has supported survivors of sexual and domestic violence.
Which professional credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an accredited member of the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held and can people outside the UK work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography 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.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.