Joanne Saulter , BACP

Joanne Saulter is a professionally trained integrative counsellor and psychotherapist who places individual needs at the centre of her practice. She works alongside clients to explore feelings that may feel overwhelming or to address unresolved events from the past that continue to affect day-to-day life. Joanne approaches therapy as a collaborative process - she treats each person as the expert on their own experience and supports them in moving toward realistic goals they wish to achieve.

Joanne is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the Association of Christian Counsellors (ACC). The BACP is the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists, and the ACC supports those who practice from a Christian perspective. Her work is grounded in person-centred values, aiming to create a warm, respectful, and collaborative space where clients can be heard and understood at their own pace.

As a practising Christian, Joanne can integrate faith-based perspectives into therapy when this is meaningful for a client, while always respecting individual beliefs and preferences. She provides empathetic, non-judgmental support to adults and young people and has particular experience working with carers and adults on the autism spectrum. Joanne listens to each person’s story and helps them identify and make the changes they want in their life.

Therapeutic approaches for effective online support

Joanne draws on several evidence-informed approaches to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them, and supports building a meaningful life based on personal values - it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current ways of connecting and can help when relationship patterns, attachment concerns, abandonment, or family issues are causing distress. This approach seeks to deepen understanding of emotional needs and improve relational responses.

Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a compassionate, non-directive stance in which the therapist offers empathy, acceptance, and genuine engagement. It helps people explore their inner experience at their own pace and can be especially helpful when someone is unsure what kind of support they need.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey - Joanne works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques so therapy can be responsive and practical.

Online sessions - whether by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - offer flexibility and make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. These formats allow for regular, accessible contact and can support continuity of care for people who prefer remote options.