- EMDR trauma work
- Attachment informed
- Solution focused
About Joanne
Joanne Jones is a BACP counsellor who has practised for nine years. She works with adults and young people, and also offers couple work. Joanne trained at Staffordshire University and brings a calm, straightforward style to sessions.
She has substantial experience in trauma therapy and has supported survivors of sexual and domestic violence. Joanne also spent time delivering mental health support through a helpline and provided immediate counselling via an employee assistance programme. These roles shaped her ability to respond to sudden distress and practical life strains.
Joanne completed additional postgraduate study in advocacy for victims of sexual violence and worked as an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor for four years. She later added a postgraduate certificate in clinical supervision from the Manchester Institute of Psychotherapy. In 2024 she qualified as an EMDR trauma therapist and continues to use trauma-informed ways of working.
Her core approach is person-centred, which means sessions are led by the person attending. She blends this with attachment-informed thinking and solution-focused tools to help clients move toward goals. Creative methods are used when helpful, but the work stays rooted in what each person needs.
Joanne practices in the United Kingdom and speaks English. She follows the ethical framework of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and keeps clear professional boundaries when working with clients.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Joanne uses EMDR and attachment-informed work as part of her practice. EMDR involves guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation to help process distressing memories and can be used for trauma-related problems and intrusive memories. Attachment-informed work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people change repetitive ways of relating and feeling safer in relationships.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Joanne will talk with the client about goals, past experience of therapy, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to focus more on processing trauma, exploring relationship patterns, or setting concrete solution-focused steps.
The original profile does not specify session formats, so please confirm the available online or in-person options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare and travel, reduce time spent commuting, and allow someone to join a brief check-in when life is busy. It also lets therapists use EMDR protocols and attachment conversations without needing the same travel arrangements as face-to-face meetings. Registered or accredited professionals can guide how to adapt each approach for remote work and help plan sessions that fit into everyday life.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can Joanne help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep and eating concerns, parenting strains, career worries and codependency among other areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Joanne works in a person-centred way, letting the client lead sessions while drawing on attachment ideas and solution-focused tools to set practical steps and goals.
What relevant background does she bring?
She has nine years' experience, has worked with survivors of sexual and domestic violence, ran a mental health helpline, and provided counselling through an employee assistance programme.
Which professional credentials and location apply?
Joanne is an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist arrangement; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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