Counsellor profile
Joanne Lilley, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centered Therapy
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
About Joanne
Counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with 16 years of experience, Joanne Lilley works in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. She welcomes people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, addiction and related concerns.
Joanne uses client-centred therapy as her main approach. That means she focuses on listening without judgement and following the pace set by the person in the room. She aims to make space for people to talk through difficult feelings and to reflect on choices about relationships, work and identity.
Her background includes work with people facing grief, intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger and major life changes. She also has experience with ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, career distress and compassion fatigue. Additional areas she has worked with include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, autism and body image concerns.
Sessions typically concentrate on what is happening now and how past experiences affect daily life. Joanne helps people notice patterns, name emotions and try different ways of responding. Practical topics such as coping with family conflict, parenting strain and recovery from addiction are discussed in straightforward terms.
She makes clear that she does not provide medical diagnoses and will signpost to GPs or other services when appropriate. To begin, people are invited to use the site process to choose an option and arrange a first meeting. The focus is on clear conversation and steady steps forward.
How client-centred work translates to online counselling
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and following the client’s lead. The counsellor offers non-judgemental attention and helps the person describe feelings and make sense of their experiences. This approach is commonly used for issues such as anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem and coping with life changes.The emphasis is on the person’s experience rather than techniques imposed by the therapist. Together they will agree how to work, what to focus on and what goals matter. The therapist will help evaluate whether the client-centred way or another direction feels most useful over time, making changes as needed in collaboration with the client.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit meetings into a weekday routine, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to commute or who find a remote meeting helps them manage concentration and energy levels.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, addiction and related issues such as grief and sleep problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centred. She listens and follows the client’s pace while helping them reflect on feelings and choices.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
Which professional body is she a member of and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; check time differences and scheduling when booking.
How are fees and sessions organised?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.