BACP
Joanne Lilley, BACP
Therapist in the UK
Joanne is a BACP therapist in the UK.
- 16+ years of experience
- Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts
- Approaches include Client-Centered Therapy
● Accepting new clients
Start with Joanne About Joanne
Joanne Lilley works from a person-centred approach that places the client's experience at the heart of therapy. She offers warm, respectful listening and helps people find their own answers. Her background includes a Psychology BSc (Hons) and a Person Centred Counselling BA (Hons), and she is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Joanne has 16 years of experience supporting people through stress and anxiety. She also works with depression, bipolar difficulties, addictions and trauma and abuse. Relationship concerns, intimacy issues and family or parenting strain are commonly discussed in her sessions.
Her practice includes work on self-esteem, identity and sexuality, and she supports people coping with grief, life changes and compassion fatigue. She also addresses sleep problems, anger and career-related stress. Additional focus areas listed include ADHD, codependency, chronic illness and body image concerns.
Joanne emphasises a non-judgemental space where the client leads the pace and focus. Conversations are shaped around what matters most to the person in front of her. She makes clear she does not provide diagnostic services and suggests clients see a general practitioner for diagnosis.
Clients can expect tailored dialogue and a focus on emotional healing and personal development. Joanne aims to help people build confidence and motivation so they can move forward. Practical goals and steps are discussed together during sessions.
Joanne has 16 years of experience supporting people through stress and anxiety. She also works with depression, bipolar difficulties, addictions and trauma and abuse. Relationship concerns, intimacy issues and family or parenting strain are commonly discussed in her sessions.
Her practice includes work on self-esteem, identity and sexuality, and she supports people coping with grief, life changes and compassion fatigue. She also addresses sleep problems, anger and career-related stress. Additional focus areas listed include ADHD, codependency, chronic illness and body image concerns.
Joanne emphasises a non-judgemental space where the client leads the pace and focus. Conversations are shaped around what matters most to the person in front of her. She makes clear she does not provide diagnostic services and suggests clients see a general practitioner for diagnosis.
Clients can expect tailored dialogue and a focus on emotional healing and personal development. Joanne aims to help people build confidence and motivation so they can move forward. Practical goals and steps are discussed together during sessions.
Areas of expertise
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
BACP
Languages
English
Focus areas
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Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Approaches
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AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger Syndrome
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Avoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
How Client-Centred Work Fits with Online Counselling
Client-Centred Therapy places the client's experience and choices at the centre of sessions. It relies on active listening, empathy and reflecting back what the client says so people feel understood. This approach can help with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues and life transitions by allowing clients to explore feelings at their own pace.The same person-centred principles apply whether contact is in person or online. Joanne will work collaboratively to find the right way of working for each person, discussing goals, preferences and what feels comfortable. Deciding which approach to use is a shared process and can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
Details of session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online arrangements can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed and offer choice about being on camera. Registered or accredited professionals can help people find a practical setup that suits their life and needs.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Joanne work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar difficulties, addictions and trauma and abuse, plus relationship and family concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Joanne practises Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening without judgement and following the client's pace and priorities in sessions.
How much professional experience does she have?
Joanne has 16 years of professional experience working as a person-centred counsellor and supporting a wide range of concerns.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm practical arrangements when you begin the process.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a course of therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.