Joanne Breslin , BACP

Joanne Breslin came to counselling through her own life experiences, and she values the profession deeply. Her training has complemented her personal insights and strengthened her ability to support people who feel overwhelmed or troubled. She believes that life and environment shape who we are, and that therapy can help separate what truly belongs to a person from what was passed on to them.

People who meet Joanne often notice her straightforward, down-to-earth manner. She aims to create an equal, collaborative relationship where conversation can unfold without a power imbalance. Drawing on her own experiences, she works with empathy and authenticity and strives to accompany clients rather than direct them.

Joanne recognises that taking the first step into therapy is often the hardest part. She focuses on helping people feel at ease, building a supportive connection that makes talking feel more natural. She respects each individual s pace and readiness and offers nonjudgemental, pressure-free support.

Her practice offers Humanistic Person-centred and Integrative counselling for adults, including young adults, and for couples. The approach is primarily person-centred, meaning the work is shaped around each individual s needs and experiences rather than a one-size-fits-all method. Joanne holds BACP, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and reflects her commitment to professional standards.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Joanne uses client-centred therapy to place the person s experience at the heart of the work - the therapist listens deeply, reflects what is heard, and helps clients explore their feelings and values, which can be helpful for issues like low self-esteem, grief, and relationship concerns.

She also employs cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to identify and gently challenge unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. CBT offers practical tools and small experiments that can ease symptoms of anxiety, stress, and depression and support clearer coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Joanne works collaboratively to determine what fits best. She will discuss options, adapt techniques, and combine elements from different methods to match a client s needs, goals, and preferences so the work feels purposeful and personalised.

Online therapy with Joanne is offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which supports flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or those who prefer remote sessions. These options allow ongoing contact and continuity of care while making therapy more accessible and easier to fit into everyday life.