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Joanne Lyons, BACP

Joanne Lyons is a counsellor who works from a humanistic, client-centred perspective.

About Joanne

Joanne Lyons is a counsellor who works from a humanistic, client-centred perspective. She aims to make people feel listened to and treated with respect. Joanne uses a straightforward, warm style to help people talk through difficult feelings and situations.

She completed a Diploma in Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counselling in 2023 and practised during training at a low-cost community counselling service in south-east London. That placement gave her hands-on experience supporting people with anxiety, depression and stress.

Background and approach

She also worked with clients facing family conflict and relationship difficulties. Joanne volunteers at a bereavement charity and has supported people through grief and loss. She has carried that experience into her everyday practice and uses it when helping people process trauma and abuse.

She also works with those coping with long-term conditions, chronic pain and the emotional impact of illness. Her approach is practical and person-focused. Sessions aim to help people understand themselves a little better and find more options in their life.

Joanne emphasises being trustworthy, approachable and non-judgemental while people talk through their concerns. With five years of overall experience, Joanne draws on Client-Centred Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy in her work. She offers sessions in English and practises in the United Kingdom, with therapy delivered online via several formats.

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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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Ways of working Joanne names

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Client-centred and trauma-informed online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy means the counsellor listens without judgement and follows the person’s lead. It focuses on understanding feelings and building self-awareness, so people can make choices that suit their life. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on the effects of past harm and aims to help people process upsetting memories and reduce their impact on daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joanne will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and decide together which methods to use. That collaborative process helps shape sessions so they fit how you want to work and what you want to achieve.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful when visual contact helps the conversation, while phone calls can be easier when internet bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging can suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or mobility needs and to choose a format that feels most comfortable.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems can be addressed?

Joanne supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and grief. She also helps with family issues, relationship strain, parenting concerns and ADHD related challenges.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She works in a client-centred way that focuses on listening and understanding each person. Joanne also uses trauma-focused methods when past harm is affecting current wellbeing.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Joanne has five years of experience, including trainee placements at a community counselling service and voluntary work with a bereavement charity.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and holds a Diploma in Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counselling completed in 2023. Joanne is listed with BACP.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people in the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and starting sessions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is managed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select Start Therapy, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.