Joanne Perkins, BACP
Joanne Perkins helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or difficult life changes.
About Joanne
Joanne Perkins helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or difficult life changes. She is a counsellor who aims to create a calm, respectful space to talk through problems and find practical ways forward. Joanne’s approach is warm and straightforward, and she speaks plainly so parents and busy people can follow each step.
Joanne has five years of professional experience and holds BACP accreditation, which she uses to guide her practice.
Background and approach
She focuses on common concerns such as depression, self‑esteem, trauma and addictions, and also supports people dealing with grief, career strain and compassion fatigue. Her additional interests include attachment and abandonment issues, body image, chronic illness and caregiver stress. In sessions Joanne adapts her style to the person in front of her.
She listens first, then helps set small, achievable goals. She uses Client‑Centred techniques to build trust and solution‑focused methods to map practical steps forward. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is another tool she uses to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try out different behaviours.
Joanne combines approaches so each plan fits the person’s life, routines and needs. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging for flexibility. Joanne encourages a steady pace - short steps that add up to lasting change.
If someone prefers clear, direct support with empathy, she may be a good fit.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 394668 | December 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
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace 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
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is used to spot patterns in thoughts and behaviours and test small changes. It suits issues like anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits because it breaks concerns into manageable steps and practical experiments.
She also draws on Solution‑Focused Therapy to identify immediate goals and concrete next steps. This approach helps when someone wants short, focused sessions that aim for quick, practical improvements.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Joanne works collaboratively to choose methods that match a person’s goals, day‑to‑day life and preferences. She reviews progress together and adjusts the plan if something isn’t working.
Online therapy offers flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video calls allow face‑to‑face conversation, phone sessions can fit into a work break, live chat suits quicker check‑ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection without needing to be on camera. These formats make it easier to keep momentum and fit therapy around a busy life.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Joanne commonly help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma, plus issues like self‑esteem, addictions and grief.
What is Joanne's therapeutic style?
Her style is client‑centred and straightforward, focusing on listening first and then setting practical goals together.
How much experience does she have?
Joanne has five years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and practical concerns.
What credentials and region apply to this counsellor?
She holds BACP accreditation and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Joanne offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text‑based messaging to suit different needs.
How are costs 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 Joanne?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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