- ACT
- CBT
- Solution focused
About Joe
Joe Sibley is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with six years' experience. He offers straightforward, practical counselling for people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, career questions, family concerns, anger, depression, and life changes.
Joe describes his background as far from the stereotypical therapist. Much of his working life has been on building sites, and he spends free time on strength athletics and rock n roll. He says these parts of his life shape how he works with people and help him stay down-to-earth when talking about difficult topics.
His training is in humanistic integrative counselling, which means he draws on several approaches rather than using a single method. He lists Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy among his approaches. He aims to pick techniques that suit the person in front of him rather than forcing one style.
In sessions he focuses on practical steps and clear conversation. That can mean talking through current problems, looking at thinking patterns, trying short experiments between sessions, or setting simple goals for work and home life. He also offers coaching-style support for life purpose and midlife issues.
Joe works in English and is not accepting international clients. He uses a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time; cost varies by location. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and values, then taking small steps that match what matters. It can help when anger or frustration gets in the way of relationships or work. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together and tests out different responses. This approach is useful for managing stress, anxiety and patterns that lead to angry reactions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Joe will discuss which methods fit the person's goals and preferences and make adaptations as they go. He approaches decisions collaboratively, with clear ideas about practical steps and homework if that suits the client.
The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family commitments, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use remote work to maintain continuity of care and to help people access support from their own location.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, career and workplace issues, anger, depression, ADHD and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a down-to-earth, practical style and draws on different approaches to suit the person rather than one fixed method.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years' experience as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and cost varies with location.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.