Joanne Bruce, BACP
Joanne Bruce helps people facing stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, parenting strain and issues around self‑esteem.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- +14 more
About Joanne
Joanne Bruce helps people facing stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, parenting strain and issues around self‑esteem. She also supports those coping with grief, life changes, ADHD, eating and sleeping concerns, anger and intimacy-related difficulties. Joanne’s way of working aims to help people find clarity and a sense of direction when life feels overwhelming.
Joanne is a BACP counsellor with seven years’ experience. She trained in person-centred counselling and holds foundation degrees in Counselling Studies and Early Childhood Studies and Practice, plus a Bachelor of Education Studies.
Background and approach
Her background also includes work in education and sport, and she draws on those experiences in sessions. She describes therapy as a practical, human process. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small steps people can try between meetings.
Joanne uses a mix of approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques, chosen together with the person she is supporting. Joanne aims to bring warmth, directness and occasionally light humour to sessions. People will find an emphasis on rebuilding confidence, managing emotions and creating routines that fit everyday life.
She also offers practical coaching around work, sport and activity where that is helpful. Joanne has lived and worked in several countries and draws on that wider perspective when helping people navigate change. Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged online in a range of formats to suit different needs.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 384165 | January 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Joanne works with
Everything Joanne lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Joanne lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Joanne will discuss goals, preferences and day‑to‑day challenges and then suggest ways of working. Decisions about which methods to use are made collaboratively so sessions match each person’s needs and pace.
Online sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone conversations, live chat or text messaging. Video suits longer conversations and visual connection. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for walking‑and‑talking check‑ins. Live chat and messaging work well for brief check‑ins, shorter coaching notes or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options offer flexibility so therapy can fit around work, family and travel commitments.
Frequently asked
What issues does Joanne commonly support?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, low self‑esteem, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, ADHD and problems with sleep or eating.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and practical. She focuses on small steps, rebuilding confidence and making changes that work day to day.
What is her professional background?
Joanne has seven years of experience and a background in education and sport, which she brings into therapeutic work alongside counselling skills.
Which credentials and location are listed?
She is accredited with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions take place?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients from outside the UK.
What session formats are available online?
Joanne offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text‑based messaging to suit different preferences.
How is payment and cost organised?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
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