Joanne Brooks, BACP

Joanne Brooks is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and relationship or family concerns. She is listed as working with a broad range of issues including self-esteem, addictions, intimacy-related problems and coping with life changes. Joanne holds BACP registration and brings three years of professional experience to her practice.

She aims to create a warm, non-judgemental space where people can speak openly about painful or confusing feelings. Sessions focus on listening closely, helping clients name what matters most, and working at a pace that feels manageable. Joanne encourages practical steps alongside reflection so progress can be noticed between meetings.

Joanne uses client-centred therapy, which means the person in the room leads the priorities. The counsellor mirrors back what she hears, helps clarify feelings, and supports people to find their own solutions. This approach is often useful for dealing with attachment issues, abandonment worries, and struggles around communication and commitment.

Her practice also addresses more specific concerns such as ADHD, compassion fatigue, and blended family stress by tailoring conversations to the person’s current needs. She aims to help with everyday coping strategies, emotional regulation, and rebuilding a sense of agency after loss or trauma.

People who choose Joanne can expect straightforward language and an emphasis on practical change. She invites anyone ready to take a first step to begin with a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

How client-centred ways of working fit with online therapy

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and following the person’s agenda. The counsellor reflects what they hear, helps name feelings and encourages clients to find their own solutions. This approach often helps when people are dealing with attachment worries, abandonment fears, or difficulty making relationship choices.

That same client-led approach transfers well to remote conversations because the emphasis stays on what matters to the person. The therapist and client work together to decide how sessions should run and what feels most helpful, reviewing the approach as needs and goals change. This makes the process collaborative rather than prescriptive.

The original profile does not specify which online session formats are used, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a busy day, and make it simpler to join sessions from a quieter room or during a break. Registered or accredited professionals can help people adapt practical tools and coping strategies so they work in day-to-day routines rather than only during sessions.