Joanne Airey, BACP

Joanne Airey is a qualified counsellor based in the United Kingdom with more than 10 years of practice. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK, and draws on that professional framework in her work.

Her career has taken her into a range of settings including hospices, private practice, schools and universities, and she has extensive experience delivering sessions online and by phone. Joanne has worked with people across the lifespan, from children and adolescents to young adults, adults and older people, bringing adaptable support to each life stage.

Joanne predominantly uses a person-centred approach, emphasising empathy, respect and the client’s own resources, while also drawing on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic ideas when these may be helpful. She aims to build a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship and offers a non-judgmental space for people who want to change how they feel, improve communication, feel less anxious, gain more control or increase overall wellbeing.

Client-Centered and Solution-Focused Care Online

Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the heart of the session, with the therapist offering empathy, acceptance and active listening to help clients explore their experience and discover their own solutions. This approach is well suited to emotional concerns, relationship difficulties and moments of life transition where building self-understanding and agency matters.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and small, achievable changes by identifying strengths and preferred outcomes. It is particularly helpful for clients who want goal-oriented support for issues such as stress, communication problems and coping with specific challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Joanne works collaboratively with each person to understand their needs, goals and preferences and to tailor the mix of approaches so it fits the individual rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and for those who prefer remote access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life, maintain continuity of care, and access registered professionals from the location that suits you.