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- Client‑centred approach
- Trauma‑focused work
- Grief and loss support
About Joanne
Joanne Lyons is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with five years' experience working with people facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and grief. She practised at a community counselling service in south‑east London during training and currently volunteers with a bereavement charity. Her work focuses on helping people make sense of what is happening and find practical next steps.
She trained through a Diploma in Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counselling, awarded in 2023. The diploma shaped her client‑centred way of working, which prioritises the person's perspective and personal pace. Joanne also draws on trauma‑focused approaches when past harm affects current wellbeing.
Sessions are conversational and aim to clarify feelings and patterns. Joanne listens, asks questions, and helps people notice options they might not have seen before. She pays attention to family dynamics, parenting pressures, and the effects of long‑term conditions or chronic pain.
Her caseload has included anxiety, depression, bipolar difficulties, ADHD, and relationship problems, as well as issues linked to domestic violence and self‑harm. Grief work is part of her voluntary role, so she is familiar with loss and bereavement processes.
People who choose this style of counselling often want a straightforward, human approach rather than technical language. Joanne encourages small, practical steps alongside reflecting on deeper experiences. To begin, she asks people to describe what they want to change and what matters most right now.
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How her approaches work in online therapy
Client‑centred therapy places the person's own view at the centre of sessions. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what she hears and follows the client's lead to help clarify feelings and choices. This approach is often used for stress, relationship strain and ongoing mood concerns.Trauma‑focused therapy concentrates on how past harm affects current reactions and daily functioning. It involves carefully looking at memories and responses in a paced way to reduce their hold on present life. This approach is used when trauma and abuse are contributing to anxiety, panic or difficulty managing emotions.
Deciding on an approach is a collaborative step. Joanne will discuss options with the person, consider their goals and preferences, and adapt the methods as work progresses. That conversation helps match the way of working to what the client finds most useful.
Confirm which session formats are available before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check‑in meetings when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use remote sessions to maintain continuity of care and to support people who find in‑person visits difficult to arrange.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and relationship concerns. Additional areas include ADHD, bipolar issues and parenting pressures.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her practice is primarily client‑centred, focusing on the person's experience and pace. She also uses trauma‑focused methods when past harm is affecting current life.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years' experience including trainee work at a community counselling service and voluntary bereavement work. The diploma in Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counselling was awarded in 2023.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen subscription plan.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process connects you to the booking steps.
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