- Person centred approach
- Helps with sleep
- 16 years experience
About Joanne
Joanne Lilley is a Person Centred counsellor with 16 years of professional experience. She works in English and offers a calm, respectful approach to conversations about difficult issues. Joanne aims to make it easier to talk about stress, sleep problems and other concerns that disrupt daily life.
Joanne uses a person-centred way of working. That means she listens carefully and follows the client’s pace. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual, whether that is anxiety, depression, relationships, or work stress. She avoids judgement and helps people find their own solutions.
Her background includes broad experience with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, addictions, identity and sexuality concerns, and confidence issues. She also supports people facing grief, career decisions, and life changes. Sleeping and rest issues are part of the range of concerns she addresses in sessions.
Joanne will not provide medical diagnoses and will direct people to their doctor for that. She explains practical steps clearly and tailors conversations to each person’s situation. People can expect straightforward, empathetic dialogue and a focus on useful next steps.
To start, Joanne invites prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and choose a session time that fits their schedule. The initial steps are presented simply, so someone feeling unsure can take the first step without extra hurdles.
Person centred work and online counselling
Person Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following the client’s pace. The counsellor offers empathy and reflection so the person can make sense of their feelings and decide what to try next. This approach can help with anxiety, low mood, relationship struggles and sleep-related worries.Joanne’s work is built around those same principles online. She will work with the person to identify goals and to test practical steps that fit their life. Finding the right approach is part of the process, and she collaborates with each person to choose what feels most helpful based on needs, goals and preferences.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, childcare and travel. They also allow shorter check-ins, quieter surroundings when possible, or sessions without needing to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors who practise person centred work, often find these ways of working help people maintain progress while staying flexible.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can Joanne help with?
Joanne works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, trauma and sleep difficulties.
What is Joanne's therapeutic style?
She practises Person Centred Therapy, which means she listens actively and follows the person's lead to help them find their own solutions.
How much experience does she have?
Joanne has 16 years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Joanne?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.