- Men's wellbeing focus
- Client-centred approach
- English language
About Joanne
Joanne Lilley is a Person Centred counsellor with 16 years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works in English and offers a calm, respectful space where people can talk through stress, anxiety, relationship worries and life transitions. Joanne also supports those dealing with addiction, grief, low self-esteem and career pressure. Her listing notes a focus on men's wellbeing among other concerns.
Joanne uses a Person Centred approach that keeps the conversation focused on the person's experience. Sessions aim to build trust, clarify what matters most to the individual and strengthen their own resources. She adapts the pace and tone to each person's needs and goals.
Her background includes a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and a BA (Hons) in Person Centred Counselling, and she is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Joanne is clear that she does not provide formal diagnoses and will direct people to a GP for diagnostic questions.
In practice she helps people with a wide range of issues including family and parenting concerns, ADHD, bipolar and depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy and sexual identity questions, and chronic health or caregiving stress. She also works with less common focal areas such as adoption and foster care, attachment issues, autism and kink-informed topics.
Joanne encourages people to take a gradual route through therapy. Conversations typically focus on practical next steps, coping strategies and clearer thinking about relationships and work. She aims to help clients move forward at a pace that feels manageable for them.
How Person Centred therapy adapts to online sessions
Person Centred Therapy focuses on listening and creating a trusting relationship. It involves open, non-judgemental conversation where the person leads the topics. This approach often helps with anxiety, relationship worries, self-esteem and life changes by encouraging clearer self-understanding and practical choices.In practice, the counsellor responds with empathy and reflection rather than directing the session. That way the work is collaborative and tailored to what the person says they need. Together they explore goals, try small steps between sessions and adjust the approach if something does not feel helpful.
Many people find online counselling fits more easily into busy lives because it reduces travel time and makes scheduling simpler. Online sessions can make it easier to have shorter check-ins between longer sessions, and they can suit quieter conversations or ongoing support during work breaks. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which formats are available before booking. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists typically discuss the best way to work together at the first appointment, and Joanne will help decide which approach and practical setup best meet the client's needs.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Joanne help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar and addictions, plus relationship and family issues. The profile also lists grief, trauma, self-esteem, ADHD and career concerns.
What is Joanne's therapeutic style like?
She practises Person Centred Therapy, which places the person's experience at the centre of sessions and focuses on empathic listening and collaboration. Conversations are shaped by what the client brings and by their goals.
How much experience does she have?
Joanne has 16 years of professional experience working in counselling and related areas.
What qualifications and region are listed?
Her qualifications include a Psychology BSc (Hons) and a Person Centred Counselling BA (Hons), and she is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and the profile indicates she accepts international clients. Ask directly about any practical arrangements before booking.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Joanne?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a time according to the therapist's availability.