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Joanne Lyons, BACP

Joanne Lyons is a counsellor who uses a humanistic, client-centred approach alongside trauma-focused methods.

About Joanne

Joanne Lyons is a counsellor who uses a humanistic, client-centred approach alongside trauma-focused methods. She aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where people feel heard. Joanne presents herself as approachable and trustworthy and focuses on helping people understand themselves better.

Joanne trained at diploma level in Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counselling, completing her qualification in 2023. Her clinical hours include work at a low-cost community counselling service in south-east London, where she supported people with anxiety, depression and stress.

Background and approach

She also volunteered with a bereavement charity and has experience responding to grief and loss. Her practice pays attention to trauma and abuse as part of the wider picture of someone’s life. She uses trauma-focused ideas to help people make sense of distressing events and their effects on day-to-day life.

Joanne aims to help people build coping skills and expand the choices they feel able to make. Joanne also supports people dealing with family problems, relationship strain, parenting pressures and issues around self-esteem. Additional focus areas include ADHD, bipolar conditions, chronic pain or illness, domestic violence and feelings of emptiness or isolation.

Joanne is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She works in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English. Her style is gentle and collaborative, with an emphasis on listening and helping people find practical ways forward.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	406084	November 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

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Trauma-informed and Client-centred Online Therapy

Joanne works with two main approaches that translate well to online therapy. Trauma-focused therapy helps people make sense of past hurt and how it shows up now; it focuses on understanding triggers and building coping strategies. Client-centred therapy prioritises the person in front of the counsellor, using listening and empathy to help someone explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Joanne will discuss what matters to the client, what they hope to change, and which methods feel most comfortable. Together they choose ways of working that match the client’s goals and preferences rather than imposing a single method.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging, giving practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be used when less bandwidth is available, and text or chat sessions suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, family or mobility needs while keeping the focus on steady progress.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Joanne commonly address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma and abuse. She also works with grief, relationship problems, parenting strain and self-esteem issues.

What is Joanne's therapeutic style like?

Her approach is client-centred and trauma-focused. She aims to listen without judgement and to help people understand the impact of distressing events.

How much experience does she have?

Joanne has five years of experience working in counselling settings. Her training included practice at a community counselling service and volunteering at a bereavement charity.

What professional credentials does Joanne hold and where is she based?

She holds BACP registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Joanne offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options allow for different ways to connect depending on personal preference.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Joanne?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.