Joanne Lilley, BACP

Joanne Lilley is a UK-based person-centred therapist with 16 years of professional experience supporting adults, couples, families and young people. She works in English and offers a compassionate, respectful approach that aims to help clients address a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, identity and sexuality, self-esteem and motivation, grief, sleep problems, anger, career challenges, bipolar and depression, ADHD, and many other life transitions and complex issues.

Joanne integrates a person-centred style to help clients explore their feelings, develop insight and build on their strengths so they can move forward with greater confidence and clarity. She has experience working with blended and adoptive families, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, attachment and developmental concerns, neurodiversity, and intimacy or kink-related matters, among other focused areas. Joanne also supports personal development, life-coaching, emotional healing and coping strategies tailored to each individual or family situation.

Her academic background includes a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and a BA (Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling, and she is an MBACP which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Joanne is clear that she does not provide medical diagnoses - clients seeking a formal diagnosis are encouraged to consult their doctor or general health practitioner. Taking the first step can be challenging and Joanne aims to make beginning therapy as straightforward as possible; depending on availability, clients may be able to book a session within a few hours.

Client-Centred Therapy Online - Personal Support That Fits Your Life

Joanne works from a client-centred perspective, which places the person and their experience at the heart of therapy. This approach prioritises empathy, active listening and non-judgmental support so clients can explore feelings, values and goals at their own pace - it is often helpful for issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief and life transitions.

In practice Joanne adapts the person-centred stance to each client, offering a warm, reflective space to build self-awareness and resilience. The therapist and client collaborate to identify what matters most, shaping sessions and goals together so the method fits individual needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy with Joanne is designed for flexibility and accessibility. Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit their schedule and communication style. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family or travel, and allow registered professionals and therapists to focus on the therapeutic relationship and progress regardless of location.