- Client-focused
- Goal oriented
- English sessions
About Joanne
Joanne Perkins is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and sleep problems. She draws on five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and aims to meet people where they are. Joanne writes and listens with respect and sensitivity to each person’s situation.
She uses a collaborative, practical approach to set small, achievable goals. Conversations are adapted to each person, and plans are shaped around everyday life and priorities. This can include tackling unhelpful thinking, trying new coping strategies, and testing different ways to manage sleep and routine.
Joanne works with common concerns such as trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief and relationship-related issues. She also supports people dealing with parenting strain, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and career uncertainty. Eating and body image difficulties, attention-related struggles and compassion fatigue are within her scope too.
Her approach draws on client-centred methods that prioritise the person’s experience, cognitive behavioural techniques for changing thoughts and behaviours, and solution-focused ideas to build clear next steps. Joanne explains ideas plainly and keeps work practical so it can be used between sessions.
Joanne holds BACP registration, which is listed as her professional credential. Sessions are conducted in English and offered from the United Kingdom. She invites people ready to take the first step to begin a short matching process and schedule a session.
How Joanne uses her approaches for online therapy
Joanne draws on client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and solution-focused methods to structure online work. Client-centred therapy means the conversation begins with the person’s experience and priorities, with the counsellor listening and responding without judgement. Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviours to reduce symptoms such as anxiety or disrupted sleep. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on practical next steps and building on what already works for the person.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Joanne will work together with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaboration helps shape session content and homework so it feels manageable and relevant.
If you are considering online sessions, check the current session options before booking. Many people find online work useful because it can fit into busy days, make follow-ups quicker, or allow a shorter check-in when needed. Discussing how sessions will run is part of the first conversation so practical arrangements suit everyday life.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Joanne help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and sleep difficulties, plus trauma, addictions, grief and many day-to-day struggles such as parenting, career and body image.
What is her therapy style like?
Joanne uses a down-to-earth, collaborative style that focuses on practical steps and clear goals. Conversations are shaped around what the client needs right now.
What experience does she bring?
She has five years of professional experience working with a range of common mental health and life challenges in the UK.
What credentials and location are listed?
Joanne is listed with BACP and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided within the United Kingdom context.
How are sessions priced and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of sessions?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.