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Joanne Breslin, BACP

Joanne Breslin is a counsellor who bases her work on person-centred, humanistic values.

About Joanne

Joanne Breslin is a counsellor who bases her work on person-centred, humanistic values. She uses listening and practical tools to help people when life feels overwhelming. Joanne draws on four years of experience and a BACP registration to shape how she works with each person.

She keeps sessions down to earth and straightforward. Joanne aims to reduce any sense of pressure or judgement so people can speak freely. She focuses on building a steady, trusting relationship before exploring difficult feelings or memories.

Background and approach

Joanne uses a mix of approaches that match the person in front of her. That can mean a talking-led, person-centred session, or bringing in cognitive techniques to notice unhelpful thinking patterns. Sometimes they set short practical goals together to make change feel more manageable.

Her work covers stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma, as well as relationship and intimacy-related difficulties. She also helps with issues such as eating and sleeping problems, addiction, ADHD, and career strain. Additional areas Joanne attends to include attachment and abandonment worries, caregiver stress and chronic illness concerns.

In sessions she focuses on what the person needs right now and looks for small, realistic steps forward. Joanne aims to be empathetic and genuine, not directive. Her approach is collaborative and paced to each individual's comfort.

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Registration

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 uses person-centred (client-centred) work to prioritise listening and understanding. This approach helps people find their own answers by focusing on their experience and what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps by identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying simple experiments to change how someone responds to stress or low mood. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and clear goals to move forward faster.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process and Joanne treats it as a joint decision. She will discuss how each method might help and adapt the blend to match a person's needs, goals and pace. The plan can change as therapy progresses so it stays relevant and useful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls work well for face-to-face style conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a work break or a shorter check-in. Live chat and messaging are useful for people who prefer written reflection, want brief check-ins, or need flexible timing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on practical progress.

Frequently asked

What concerns can Joanne help with?

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, as well as relationship and intimacy-related issues. Additional focus areas include ADHD, caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image and eating or sleeping problems.

What is Joanne's therapeutic style?

Her base is person-centred therapy, which focuses on listening and tailoring the work to the individual. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques when they suit the person's goals.

How much experience does she have?

Joanne has four years of professional experience working in counselling. That experience informs how she structures sessions and supports people through difficult moments.

Where is Joanne based and how is she registered?

She practices in the United Kingdom and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP in her credentials.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with Joanne?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available online?

Joanne offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as ways to meet online depending on the person's preference and needs.

How are sessions paid for and how do I start?

Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and pricing varies with location and therapist availability. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.