- Person Centred Therapy
- Work stress and anxiety
- Anger and emotional regulation
About Joanne
Joanne Lilley is a Person Centred counsellor registered with the BACP and has 16 years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom. She works in English and focuses on issues including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, addictions and anger. Joanne also supports people dealing with trauma, grief, low self-esteem and life changes.
Joanne uses a person centred style that keeps the conversation focused on the client. She listens for what matters most and helps people speak through their concerns. Sessions are conversational and aim to make sense of patterns of thought and feeling that cause frustration or repeated conflict.
Her background includes work with adults, couples, teenagers and families on interpersonal issues and emotional regulation. She draws on practical discussion to address work-related stress, motivation, identity and intimacy-related concerns. Joanne is clear that she does not provide clinical diagnoses and directs people to their GP for that when needed.
When anger becomes a recurring problem, she helps people notice triggers and responses. The emphasis is on understanding what drives the feeling and on developing alternative ways to respond. Practical steps and reflective discussion are combined so clients can try new approaches between sessions.
Joanne’s training includes a Psychology BSc (Hons) and a Person Centred Counselling BA (Hons). She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). To start, she asks people to complete a short questionnaire and book an initial session so they can set goals together.
How Person Centred practice translates to online sessions
Person Centred Therapy focuses on the client’s experience. The counsellor listens closely and reflects what the client says to help them clarify feelings and choices. This approach is useful for issues like anger, relationship conflict, low self-esteem and life transitions because it centres the work on the person’s own concerns and values.In sessions the counsellor aims to build a steady, conversational relationship. That relationship becomes the basis for noticing triggers, testing new responses and setting practical goals. Choosing the most helpful way of working is part of the process; the counsellor and client will discuss what feels most useful and adapt the approach as needed.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to keep short check-ins, arrange evening appointments or continue therapy when circumstances change. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals and counsellors often use online meetings to help people manage anger, stress and relationship issues while fitting therapy into everyday life.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Joanne work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, addiction, grief and anger among other issues. Additional focus areas include self-esteem, trauma, parenting and career concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Joanne practises Person Centred Therapy which uses open conversation to help clients notice their own thoughts and feelings. The approach focuses on listening and supporting the client to find their own direction.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working in the UK with a range of emotional and interpersonal issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Joanne holds a Psychology BSc (Hons) and a Person Centred Counselling BA (Hons) and is a member of the BACP. She practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients.
What formats are used for sessions?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography.
How does payment and starting work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.