- Client-centred
- Trauma-focused
- BACP
About Joanne
Joanne Lyons is a BACP-registered counsellor who offers a calm, non-judgemental approach. She aims to make the first steps into therapy straightforward and welcoming. Her way of working focuses on listening and helping people feel heard. Many clients come to her for anxiety and panic concerns as well as stress and relationship strain.
Joanne completed a Diploma in Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counselling in 2023. Her trainee work was at an affordable community counselling service in south-east London. She also volunteers with a bereavement charity and has recent experience supporting people with grief and loss.
Her style draws on client-centred principles that prioritise the person’s own experience. In practice that means Joanne spends sessions gently helping people name what’s happening and find their own next steps. She also uses trauma-focused approaches when a history of abuse or traumatic events is relevant to the difficulties presented.
People bring a wide range of concerns to her, including panic attacks, depression, family problems, ADHD and issues around self-esteem. Joanne aims to help people understand themselves better and widen their options for coping. She works to create a trustworthy space where a person can begin to explore change at their own pace.
Joanne’s manner is approachable and practical. She focuses on what can be done now, alongside careful listening to the past. The goal is to help people feel more able to manage day-to-day life and make clearer choices for the future.
How client-centred and trauma-focused work can fit online
Client-centred therapy puts the person’s own experience at the heart of the work. A counsellor listens without judging, helps reflect what is happening and supports people to find their own solutions. This approach can be useful for anxiety, panic and relationship worries.Trauma-focused therapy looks more directly at the effects of past trauma and abuse on current life. It aims to help people make sense of painful memories and reduce their ongoing impact, often alongside client-centred support for everyday coping.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and help decide whether client-centred work, trauma-focused work or a mix of both is most useful. This collaborative planning can change as therapy progresses.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful for keeping continuity of care and managing ongoing symptoms without major disruption to daily routines.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Joanne help with?
She works with stress, anxiety and panic attacks along with depression, grief and family problems. Other areas include relationship strain, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Joanne uses a client-centred approach that focuses on the person’s experience and choices. She also draws on trauma-focused therapy when past traumatic events affect current difficulties.
How much experience does she have?
Joanne has five years of experience working in counselling settings, including trainee posts and voluntary work at a bereavement charity.
Where is the therapist based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United Kingdom work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.