- Collaborative counsellor
- Focus on attachment
- Coaching and skills
About Joanne
Joanne Janvier is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and self‑esteem difficulties. She supports those coping with life changes, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, grief, career issues and ADHD. Joanne also has an additional focus on adoption and foster care matters and related attachment and abandonment issues.
Joanne works in a gentle, collaborative way. She aims to make each session a place to speak openly without judgement. Her approach is practical and down to earth, helping people name what matters and try small changes that feel manageable.
Her background includes 16 years of professional experience and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Joanne brings experience supporting people with compassion fatigue, OCD, bipolar and co‑occurring problems, and she offers coaching for motivation, confidence and professional development.
In sessions she uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment‑based ideas, client‑centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques and skills from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. These approaches are used in straightforward ways to help with thoughts, feelings and daily routines.
Sessions are delivered in English and Joanne works with clients in the United Kingdom and internationally. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to her availability. The subscription model used for sessions can be cancelled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and make room for things that matter. It is often used for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes by teaching practical, values‑based actions.Attachment‑Based Therapy looks at early connection patterns and how they affect current relationships. It can be useful for people dealing with abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, and for those wanting calmer ways to relate to others.
Client‑Centred Therapy centres on careful listening and empathy. The therapist follows the client's pace and supports personal exploration and clearer decision making.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joanne will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and will suggest approaches that fit their needs. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted as progress is made.
The original biography did not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into busy lives by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check‑ins or working around work breaks, and by making it easier to maintain continuity when circumstances change. Registered or accredited professionals often use these practical benefits to help therapy fit into everyday routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What sorts of problems does Joanne help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma, self‑esteem, grief and relationship concerns. Adoption and foster care issues and attachment difficulties are also listed among her focus areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and down to earth. She aims to create a non‑judgemental space and to work alongside clients on practical steps and goals.
What experience does she bring?
Joanne has 16 years of professional experience and has worked with issues such as compassion fatigue, OCD, bipolar and co‑occurring problems.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography did not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.