Joanne Perkins, BACP

Joanne Perkins is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and the effects of trauma. She works with clients on self-esteem, motivation and confidence. Joanne takes a respectful and compassionate approach in sessions. She uses clear, practical conversation to help people take steps forward.

Joanne has five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She adapts her work to each person's situation and focuses on what the client wants to change. Sessions centre on honest conversation and collaborative planning rather than jargon or one-size-fits-all techniques.

Her practice covers a wide range of day-to-day difficulties, including coping with life changes, grief, relationship and family concerns, anger and managing impulses. She also supports people facing long-term challenges such as chronic pain, illness and disability, and common struggles like sleep or eating problems.

Joanne draws on Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy to shape sessions. She explains ideas simply and works with clients to try practical steps between meetings. The aim is to build skills, reduce distress and help people find clearer direction.

Joanne invites anyone considering therapy to take the first step. She will listen without judgement and help plan an approach that matches the client's needs and goals.

How Joanne's approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and respect. The counsellor follows the client's lead and helps people name what matters to them, which can be useful for building confidence and dealing with grief or life changes.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and tries small, practical exercises to shift them. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on what the person wants to achieve and finds concrete steps to move towards those goals. It can be helpful for motivation, coping with change and short-term problem solving.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joanne will discuss options and, together with the client, decide which methods fit the person's needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative process helps shape session goals and any practical tasks between meetings.

If you are considering online therapy, please check the session formats available before booking. Many people find online work convenient for fitting therapy around everyday life, such as arranging appointments around work or caregiving, reducing travel time and keeping regular contact when managing long-term health challenges. Confirm the specific session options when you start so arrangements suit your day-to-day needs.