Counsellor profile
Joanne Jones, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 9 years of experience
Person Centred counsellor specialising in trauma and relationships
Continue with JoanneAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (319233)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Joanne supplied to BetterHelp.
- EMDR trauma work
- Attachment-based therapy
- Solution-focused steps
About Joanne
BACP Accredited counsellor Joanne Jones has nine years' experience working with adults and young people. She trained at Staffordshire University, qualifying in 2016, and holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Advocacy for Victims of Sexual Violence from the University of Worcester. Joanne also completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision at the Manchester Institute of Psychotherapy and in 2024 qualified as an EMDR Trauma Therapist.
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions and eating or sleeping problems. She also supports people facing life changes, parenting strain, career problems and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, body image, codependency and themes linked to adoption, abandonment and blended family arrangements.
Joanne's core approach is Person Centred therapy, and she describes her overall style as integrative. She draws on Attachment-Based and Solution-Focused ideas alongside Trauma-Focused work and EMDR when appropriate. In practice this means sessions centre on the client's concerns and goals. Conversations aim to identify small, practical steps as well as deeper relational patterns.
Her background includes work with survivors of sexual and domestic violence and four years as an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor supporting people through the criminal justice system. She has also provided support via a local mental health helpline and worked for a national employee assistance provider delivering immediate counselling.
Joanne follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy ethical framework. To begin, clients use the platform questionnaire and then schedule an initial session to discuss needs and goals.
Approaches used and what online sessions involve
Joanne uses Attachment-Based work to look at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect current feelings and reactions; this approach is often helpful for people struggling with trust, intimacy or attachment wounds. Her Person Centred practice focuses on the client's concerns and preferences, offering a respectful, client-led way of talking that supports people making decisions or coping with life changes. She also uses Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma-focused work, which aims to reduce distress linked to traumatic memories through a structured method often used for trauma and abuse recovery.Finding which approach fits best is part of the early conversations. The counsellor will discuss goals, symptoms and preferences and work collaboratively to choose an approach or blend that suits practical needs and therapeutic aims. That plan can be reviewed as work progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, childcare or travel, and they can reduce the time spent getting to appointments. Some formats can allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video, which may suit people who prefer a lower-bandwidth option or who need a quicker appointment during the day.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she work with?
Joanne works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, addictions and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic approach?
Her foundation is Person Centred counselling combined with an integrative style that includes Attachment-Based, Solution-Focused and Trauma-Focused methods and EMDR where suitable.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years' experience in one-to-one counselling for adults and young people and has worked in helpline and employee assistance settings.
Is she a recognised member of a professional body?
She is an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start counselling with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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