Joanna Markvoort-Weijters, BACP

Joanna Markvoort-Weijters is a UK-licensed therapist with 11 years of professional experience who supports people working through stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, autism-related challenges, motivation and career difficulties, and issues around self-esteem and confidence. She approaches each person as the expert of their own life, helping them identify strengths and resources to manage difficult situations and move toward their goals. Joanna draws on attachment-based, client-centered, and existential approaches to tailor therapy to what each client needs, offering a thoughtful balance of practical support and reflective exploration.

Joanna works with a wide range of concerns including mood difficulties, addictions, family and parenting matters, grief and loss, eating and sleeping problems, and challenges related to identity and relationships. She also focuses on areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, aging, attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, chronic illness and pain, caregiving stress, and feelings of isolation or shame. Joanna communicates in English and Dutch and holds the BACP credential - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

Beginning therapy can take courage, and Joanna aims to create a compassionate, collaborative environment where clients feel heard and supported as they work through change and build practical coping strategies for everyday life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Joanna integrates attachment-based therapy, client-centered therapy, and existential ideas into her online practice. Attachment-based therapy looks at how early relationships shape present patterns and helps people develop more secure ways of relating and coping with stress. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and the client's own capacity for growth, offering a respectful, non-directive space to explore feelings and make decisions that fit individual values. Existential therapy invites reflection on meaning, choice, and responsibility, which can be helpful for clients facing major life changes, loss, or questions about purpose.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Joanna works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods best meet their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors sessions over time so the work remains practical and personally meaningful.

Online therapy with Joanna is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or those who prefer remote sessions. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access support from wherever the client is located within the United Kingdom, while still working with a registered professional who adapts methods to the online format.