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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Self esteem work
About Joanne
BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 3 years' experience, Joanne Watts helps people address stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She works with clients who are coping with life changes, loneliness, social anxiety and workplace strain. Sessions are offered in English and focus on practical ways to manage day-to-day difficulties.
Joanne aims to make sessions straightforward and conversational. She encourages people to say what matters most to them and to try strategies that fit their life. Conversations cover how feelings affect thoughts, behaviour and small practical steps that can ease symptoms over time.
Her approach draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support mood, confidence and coping. Joanne helps clients break problems into manageable parts and practises skills together in session. She also works on ways to rebuild motivation after loss or long periods of low mood.
Joanne describes the first session as a chance to set priorities and agree what to work on next. Progress is reviewed regularly so plans can change as needs shift. She asks people to bring concrete examples from their week to make sessions focused and useful.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Payment is handled through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, and costs vary with location. International clients are not currently accepted.
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How her approaches inform online sessions
Joanne draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and thinking patterns. One common approach she uses looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect and helps people test different ways of thinking and responding to reduce anxiety and low mood. This is useful for panic, social anxiety and low mood because it targets unhelpful thinking and builds calmer responses.Another strand involves short, skill-based work to manage stress and build motivation. That typically includes setting small, achievable goals, practising coping strategies, and reviewing what works week to week. This suits people who want concrete tools for everyday problems like workplace pressure or timing grief responses.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Joanne will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts methods as progress and priorities change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. The practical benefits of online work include easier scheduling around work and family routines, the ability to have shorter check-ins when needed, and avoiding travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can often adapt exercises for video or phone sessions so work continues between meetings.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression, and also focuses on isolation, social anxiety and workplace issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and conversational sessions that focus on actionable steps and skills practice.
How much experience does she have?
Joanne has three years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP and practises 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?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; costs vary with location.
How do I begin with Joanne?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.