- Person-centred approach
- Gentle challenge
- Practical coping strategies
About Joanne
Joanne Willmot is a BACP counsellor with nine years of experience. She practises in a straightforward, down-to-earth way and focuses on building trust early on. Joanne aims to offer practical support, guidance and validation to people who are feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
Her approach is person-centred, which means conversations are led by what matters to the client. She listens without judgement and gently invites challenge when it will help. Joanne wants to help people increase insight and self-awareness so they can make changes that feel right for them.
She uses a mix of approaches depending on the situation, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside mindfulness and attachment-based ideas. These methods are used to help with anxiety, depression, stress and relationship difficulties among other concerns. Joanne also offers support around grief, addiction, eating and sleeping problems, and issues linked to trauma and compassion fatigue.
Joanne often works with people who are navigating life changes, parenting strain, career stress or questions about intimacy and self-esteem. She also gives space to specific challenges such as ADHD, attachment difficulties, body image and chronic illness effects. The focus is on small, achievable steps and building more self-compassion.
To begin, Joanne asks for a short initial contact so she can respond and explain how to book. She aims to reply quickly and will then work with each person to arrange suitable sessions and next steps.
Her approach is person-centred, which means conversations are led by what matters to the client. She listens without judgement and gently invites challenge when it will help. Joanne wants to help people increase insight and self-awareness so they can make changes that feel right for them.
She uses a mix of approaches depending on the situation, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside mindfulness and attachment-based ideas. These methods are used to help with anxiety, depression, stress and relationship difficulties among other concerns. Joanne also offers support around grief, addiction, eating and sleeping problems, and issues linked to trauma and compassion fatigue.
Joanne often works with people who are navigating life changes, parenting strain, career stress or questions about intimacy and self-esteem. She also gives space to specific challenges such as ADHD, attachment difficulties, body image and chronic illness effects. The focus is on small, achievable steps and building more self-compassion.
To begin, Joanne asks for a short initial contact so she can respond and explain how to book. She aims to reply quickly and will then work with each person to arrange suitable sessions and next steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches work online with Joanne
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It encourages people to clarify what matters to them and take small actions that match those values, which can help with anxiety, stress and motivation issues.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. It uses practical exercises and short experiments to test unhelpful thoughts and build new habits for mood, sleep and worry.
Joanne blends these methods with a person-centred attitude and attachment-based ideas, and will explore which mix feels most useful for each person. Finding the right approach is part of the work - she will talk with each client about goals, preferences and what feels manageable, then adapt techniques together.
If you are considering online sessions, check the current session options before booking since the biography lists phone, video calling and instant messaging as possibilities. Online work makes it easier to fit therapy around daily life, for example by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day, or choosing a non-video option when that feels better. Registered or accredited professionals can use the same therapeutic methods online as in person, and Joanne will help decide how to adapt exercises and practices to suit remote sessions.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can I bring to counselling?
Joanne supports a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma, addictions and problems with sleep or eating.
How would Joanne work with me in sessions?
Her style is person-centred and down-to-earth, with gentle challenge when helpful. She listens first and then works collaboratively to build insight and practical steps forward.
How much experience does Joanne have?
She has nine years of experience working as a counsellor and has developed an approach that combines listening with practical strategies.
What are Joanne's credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with Joanne if I'm not in the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography mentions phone, video calling and instant messaging as options; please confirm current session formats before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.