Joanne Airey, BACP
Joanne Airey is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people who want to feel less anxious, improve communication, or change how they respond to stress.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
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About Joanne
Joanne Airey is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people who want to feel less anxious, improve communication, or change how they respond to stress. She works with people who are trying to feel more in control, manage low mood, or simply be happier in day-to-day life.
She brings ten years of practice across hospices, independent practice, schools and universities. That variety means she has experience talking things through with people at different life stages.
Background and approach
Sessions have been offered in person and online, and she has run many phone appointments as well. Joanne bases her work on a client-centred approach. That means she starts by listening and building a trusting relationship.
From there she helps people set goals and notice what they want to change. She also draws on solution-focused ideas to help people find practical steps forward. When useful, she has integrated elements of cognitive and psychodynamic thinking into the sessions to suit the person she is working with.
Joanne is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, listed as BACP. Her practice aims to be non-judgemental and respectful, and she focuses on clear, manageable ways to make progress. She offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different needs.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 177489 | October 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Joanne works with
Everything Joanne lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Joanne lists
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Online support
She also uses solution-focused therapy to identify clear, practical steps a person can try between sessions. That work concentrates on small changes and achievable goals, which can be helpful for stress, coping with life changes, sleep issues and parenting concerns.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Joanne will talk with people about their goals and preferences, and decide together which methods to try. She adapts the pace and focus as sessions progress to match individual needs.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make counselling more flexible. Video calls work well for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions suit people who prefer not to be on camera, live chat can be useful for shorter check-ins, and text-based messaging helps when fitting therapy around a busy day. These options make it easier to keep a regular schedule and access support from different locations.
Frequently asked
What kinds of issues does Joanne support?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, grief, self-esteem, addictions and trauma-related issues.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Joanne primarily uses a client-centred approach, listening first and building trust, and incorporates solution-focused work to identify practical next steps.
How long has she been practising?
She has around ten years of experience across hospices, independent practice, schools and university settings.
What professional credentials and region are listed?
She is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Joanne?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How do I start a therapy relationship?
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