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Life can sometimes feel like a puzzle with pieces that don’t quite fit. Together we’ll explore your experiences, uncover what might be holding you back, and begin piecing things together so you can feel calmer, clearer, and more like yourself again.

Welcome! I’m Joanne, and I offer online and telephone therapy, making counselling accessible wherever you are in England and across the UK.

If you’re weighed down by anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, or the impact of past experiences, it’s normal to feel stuck in patterns that don’t seem to shift. Relationships might feel strained, family dynamics difficult, or grief overwhelming. You may find yourself overthinking, stressed, or simply exhausted from trying to hold it all together.

You might already have a clear idea of what you’d like to change, or you may just sense that something isn’t right and want to feel more like yourself again. Together, we’ll explore what’s important to you, areas where you might be stuck, and gently start assembling the pieces so you can see a clearer picture of yourself and your life.

I work in a person-centred, pluralistic, and somatic way, tailoring sessions to your needs and at a pace that feels right for you. Sessions are a space for you where I interact as well as listening. This allows us to find what truly helps you — whether that’s building resilience, making sense of your emotions, developing tools to manage day-to-day challenges, or creating lasting changes that feel meaningful.

You don’t have to navigate this alone. If you’d like to know more, please get in touch to arrange a first session or a short introductory call, so you can get a feel for whether I’m the right counsellor for you.

I hold a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and have built experience through volunteering with a local mental health charity, as well as my private practice, Brighterside Counselling and Psychotherapy. My work has included supporting people with a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, grief, relationship and family issues, as well as various life transitions.

My personal experiences with childhood trauma, loss, chronic pain, and life transitions have shaped my understanding of these challenges and inform the compassionate support I provide. I draw upon person-centred, pluralistic, and somatic therapy approaches, meaning our sessions are guided by your needs, at a pace that feels right for you. Together, we explore what's stopping you from moving forward and develop tools to help you build resilience, manage stress, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Sessions are available online and by telephone, making therapy accessible wherever you are in England and across the UK. My standard fee is £55 per session, with a limited number of concessionary places available for those who need more affordable support. Evening and weekend sessions are available at a higher rate. Sessions can be short-term, ad hoc, or long-term, depending on what works best for you.

If you’d like to explore working together, please get in touch to discuss how I can support you in taking the next steps.