Joanne Lilley, BACP
Joanne Lilley offers a person-centred way of working that puts the person's experience at the heart of every session.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- +17 more
About Joanne
Joanne Lilley offers a person-centred way of working that puts the person's experience at the heart of every session. She uses listening and respectful dialogue to help people feel heard and to make sense of difficult feelings. Joanne writes in plain, straightforward language and aims to make therapy accessible and understandable for callers and online clients.
With 16 years' experience, Joanne has supported people facing stress, anxiety and depression. She also helps with relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, trauma and problems with sleep or anger.
Background and approach
Her practice covers a broad range of concerns, including addictions, bipolar, ADHD and self-esteem difficulties. Joanne is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and holds degrees in psychology and counselling. She is based in the United Kingdom and works in English, including with international clients by online formats.
Sessions focus on what the person brings each week. Joanne uses person-centred listening to reflect feelings and help people find their own answers. She adapts pacing and tone to suit individuals and their goals, whether that is short-term support or more in-depth work.
Practical matters such as scheduling and cost are handled through a subscription model. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire, then choose a time that fits their needs. Joanne aims to make it straightforward to begin therapy and to continue at a pace that feels right.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 383428 | September 2026 |
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
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Trichotillomania
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Joanne lists
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
Person-centred counselling supports emotional exploration at a steady pace. It suits people who want time to talk, be listened to and to develop their own insights. Joanne adapts the tone and speed of sessions to match each person's goals and comfort level so the work is collaborative from the start.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video gives face-to-face contact when helpful, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and messaging can suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer written contact. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family or travel commitments, and they let people choose the way of communicating that feels most manageable.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can Joanne help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy problems, grief, trauma, sleeping and anger issues as well as addictions and bipolar-related difficulties.
What is Joanne's therapeutic style like?
Joanne uses a person-centred approach that focuses on listening and reflecting feelings. Sessions aim to help people find their own solutions rather than following a fixed programme.
How much experience does she have?
Joanne has 16 years of professional experience working as a person-centred counsellor and supporting a range of emotional and life concerns.
Where is Joanne based and what are her credentials?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Can I have sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Joanne offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Joanne?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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