Joanne Willmot, BACP

Joanne Willmot is a person-centred counsellor with nine years of professional experience who works in a down-to-earth, compassionate way. She balances a gentle, empathic presence with thoughtful challenge when it will help clients move forward, taking time to establish a trusting therapeutic relationship before exploring deeper issues. As a BACP member - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - she brings recognised training and professional standards to her practice.

Joanne aims to increase clients' insight and self-awareness so they can make positive changes, learn to accept difficult parts of themselves, and cultivate greater self-compassion. Her approach emphasises validation, guidance, and practical support while helping people develop tools to manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns and life transitions. She invites clients to reach out for support and sees the initial contact as an important first step toward change.

Joanne aims to respond to initial enquiries within 24 hours and works with clients to arrange appointments by phone, video call, or instant messaging. She welcomes the opportunity to discuss needs, agree goals, and begin collaborative work toward improved wellbeing.

Therapeutic approaches for online support and growth

Joanne uses several evidence-informed approaches to tailor therapy to each person's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being dominated by them, and supports values-driven action to improve day-to-day wellbeing. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in important relationships and how those patterns affect current connections, which can be useful for relationship difficulties, intimacy concerns, and attachment issues. Client-Centred Therapy places the client at the heart of the process, offering a warm, non-judgemental space where self-understanding and personal growth are encouraged.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Joanne works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, and she adapts her style as therapy evolves. This collaborative process helps ensure the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy with Joanne is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and locations. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, fit therapy around work or family commitments, and access support when travel or local services are a barrier. Registered professionals can deliver effective, empathetic care through these formats while keeping sessions focused and practical.