Joanne Perkins
BACP-credentialed counsellor using CBT and client-centered approaches
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About
Joanne Perkins is a BACP-credentialed counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self esteem, depression, and relationship and family issues. Her listed specialties also include eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and caregiver stress, addictions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Her approach is informed by client-centered principles alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. She emphasizes tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person, attending to the specific circumstances named by the individual. She aims to meet people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion throughout the process.
Joanne's stated interests extend into attachment and abandonment issues, body image, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, grief, midlife concerns, money and financial stress, and other mood and impulse-related matters. She frames work in practical terms, helping to identify priorities and next steps while adapting methods to suit the needs presented in each session.
Her approach is informed by client-centered principles alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. She emphasizes tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person, attending to the specific circumstances named by the individual. She aims to meet people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion throughout the process.
Joanne's stated interests extend into attachment and abandonment issues, body image, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, grief, midlife concerns, money and financial stress, and other mood and impulse-related matters. She frames work in practical terms, helping to identify priorities and next steps while adapting methods to suit the needs presented in each session.
- Location:
- United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Years Experience:
- 5
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Addictions, Family conflicts, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexuality, Workplace issues
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: BACP
- NPI Number:
- License: BACP
Online sessions tailored with collaborative techniques
Joanne offers online work that draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. In a client-centered frame she prioritizes the individual’s perspective, listening with sensitivity and adapting the conversation and plan to what is most important in each meeting. Using CBT, she can work with thought and behavior patterns in a structured way to explore practical shifts. Solution-focused methods are used to identify specific goals and small, achievable steps that build on existing strengths.She describes an approach that is collaborative: together they define priorities, select techniques that fit the situation, and revisit progress across sessions. Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility in how people prefer to connect. The format supports working through stress, anxiety, mood-related concerns, relationship and family difficulties, and other areas listed in her specialties and focus areas.
Sessions can be adapted to the chosen communication channel and to the goals set at the outset, with an emphasis on practical planning and ongoing adjustment of methods to suit the individual.
How long has Joanne worked in counselling?
She has five years of professional experience as a counsellor.
What credentials does she hold?
Joanne is credentialed with the BACP and her profile lists BACP under license details.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Where is Joanne based?
She is based in the United Kingdom.
What ways can I work with her online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging as communication options.
Does she accept international clients?
The profile indicates that she does not accept international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with Joanne?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.