Joanne Lyons, BACP
Joanne Lyons uses a person-centred approach to counselling and places the client's experience at the heart of sessions.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and Abuse
- +9 more
About Joanne
Joanne Lyons uses a person-centred approach to counselling and places the client's experience at the heart of sessions. She draws on five years of hands-on practice and holds BACP accreditation. Joanne aims to create a calm, approachable space where people can feel listened to and understood.
She trained in humanistic psychotherapeutic counselling and gained experience at a low-cost community counselling service in south-east London. That placement involved supporting people with anxiety, depression and stress.
Background and approach
She also worked with clients dealing with family conflict and relationship strain. Joanne volunteers at a bereavement charity and has practical experience supporting people through grief and loss. She works with those affected by trauma and abuse using trauma-focused methods alongside a client-centred stance.
This means she follows the person while offering ways to process difficult experiences. Her focus covers a wide range of concerns including parenting stress, self-esteem issues, bipolar mood challenges, ADHD and coping with major life changes. She also supports people facing chronic illness or pain, domestic violence recovery, isolation and feelings of emptiness.
In sessions Joanne aims to help people understand themselves better and increase the choices available to them. She is warm and non-judgemental and pays close attention so people feel heard. Her practice is practical and steady, aimed at helping people take the next manageable steps forward.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 406084 | November 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
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-harm
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Joanne lists
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Online support
She also uses trauma-focused methods when people need to process painful events. That work aims to help people make sense of traumatic experiences and reduce how much those memories get in the way of daily life. Trauma-focused work is offered at a pace that the client feels comfortable with.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. Joanne will talk with each person about what they want to achieve and suggest ways of working that fit their needs and preferences. Together they review progress and adapt the plan so therapy stays useful and relevant.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to provide practical flexibility. Video calls suit deeper, face-to-face conversations; phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text let people write when they need to reflect or fit therapy around a busy day. These options make it easier to keep up with therapy alongside work, family and daily life.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Joanne commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and family problems, plus grief and trauma-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like in sessions?
Joanne works in a client-centred way and uses trauma-focused methods when needed, following the person's lead and offering ways to process difficult events.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of experience, including work in a community counselling service and volunteering at a bereavement charity.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
Joanne practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not accepting international clients and works with people in the United Kingdom.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How do costs and subscriptions work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
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