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Joanne Breslin, BACP

Joanne Breslin is a counsellor who works with adults to untangle difficult feelings.

About Joanne

Joanne Breslin is a counsellor who works with adults to untangle difficult feelings. She uses a person-centred approach and practical talking techniques to help people handle stress, anxiety, trauma and other struggles. Joanne says her own life experience led her into this work.

That background helps her stay down to earth and relate to people without a sense of hierarchy. Her manner is straightforward and empathetic, and she aims to make early sessions feel less nerve-racking.

Background and approach

Her practice focuses on listening first and tailoring tools to each person. She draws on Client-Centred ideas so the sessions centre on the client’s concerns. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques and solution-focused steps are used when helpful to tackle specific problems and build coping skills.

Joanne has four years of professional experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She works with common concerns such as depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, ADHD and career stress, among others. Sessions can cover practical steps as well as deeper exploration.

Joanne aims to create a supportive space where people can name what’s painful, test new ways of responding, and practise different skills. There is no pressure or judgement during the work. People usually begin by completing a short questionnaire so sessions can be matched to their needs.

Joanne then helps clients set goals and choose approaches that suit their situation.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	380783	October 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Joanne lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Pregnancy and childbirth
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Joanne names

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How Joanne’s approaches work online

Joanne draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in online work. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the client feels understood and supported; it helps with feelings of low self esteem, grief and relationship worries. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and uses practical steps to reduce anxiety, depression and unhelpful habits.

She also uses solution-focused techniques to set small, achievable goals and build momentum. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative - the client and therapist talk about aims, try things out, and agree what feels most helpful. Joanne adapts methods as progress and priorities change.

Online sessions offer flexibility and make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or suit lower bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief updates, reflecting between sessions, or when typing feels easier than speaking.

These options allow continuity of care across different situations and support a personalised way of working that matches the client’s needs and routine.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Joanne commonly help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self esteem and depression, plus relationship and intimacy issues and addictions.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Joanne uses a person-centred approach and combines it with CBT and solution-focused techniques when useful. The work is collaborative and adapted to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of professional experience working with adults. That background informs her practical and empathetic way of working.

What credentials and location are listed for Joanne?

Joanne is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international arrangements are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered online?

Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits the client.

How are fees and payments handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Joanne?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.