Joanne Lindley, BACP

Joanne Lindley is an accredited member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) who specialises in helping people improve relationships, reduce anxiety, and work through depression or the pain of bereavement and loss. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, recognising that seeking therapy is a courageous step and that early support can create new pathways toward a calmer, more hopeful life.

Her background includes experience in the NHS, where she worked with a wide range of therapeutic issues across different ages and life circumstances. She is trained in both psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with CBT noted for its effectiveness in treating anxiety. Joanne is also qualified to work with depression using Person Centred Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD), an evidence-based approach endorsed by the NHS.

In addition to relationship and bereavement work, Joanne has specific experience supporting academics and students and holds a qualification as a pet bereavement counsellor. In the initial session she discusses each person’s unique needs and preferences, and she offers flexible appointment options including online sessions, telephone calls, and instant messaging, with availability in the evenings and at weekends to accommodate different schedules.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Joanne draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic-informed work to tailor support to each person. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment in which a person’s own resources and insights are respected and developed - it can be helpful for depression, life transitions, and building self-understanding. CBT offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and is often used to address anxiety and mood difficulties. Psychodynamic-informed work explores patterns rooted in past experiences and relationships, helping to uncover underlying dynamics that contribute to current relationship or emotional problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Joanne works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and registered professionals commonly combine techniques to suit each individual.

Online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, offering options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats provide flexibility in scheduling, allow access from different locations, and enable ongoing support in ways that suit a person’s routine and comfort.