Joanne Bruce, BACP
Joanne Bruce is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and depression.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
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About Joanne
Joanne Bruce is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and depression. She offers a warm, grounded space where adults and young people can feel heard and respected. Her style is direct but compassionate, with an emphasis on helping people find direction and practical ways to move forward.
She brings seven years of professional experience and a personal history that includes living and working in several countries.
Background and approach
That background sits alongside Foundation Degrees in Counselling Studies and Early Childhood Studies and Practice, plus a Bachelor's Degree in Education Studies. Joanne is also a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Joanne’s approach is client-centred and practical.
She uses creativity and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try small changes. Sessions often focus on clear steps and tools you can use between meetings. She works with common concerns such as low mood, anxiety, parenting stress, grief, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD and neurodivergent needs.
Joanne also supports people dealing with life transitions, low self-esteem, intimacy issues and compassion fatigue. She brings humour and a straightforward manner to sessions. On the first meeting she and the client agree goals and the best way to work together.
Sessions are offered online by video, phone, live chat or messaging, and international clients are accepted. The emphasis is on practical progress and helping people regain confidence and purpose.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 384165 | January 2027 |
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
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Joanne lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together. It involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying practical experiments to change them. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues and problems with motivation.
Finding the right method is part of the therapeutic journey. Joanne will work collaboratively to choose or combine approaches based on a person’s goals and preferences. Together they review what is working and adjust the plan as needs change.
Online sessions offer flexibility and choice. Video calls let you see body language and maintain a strong connection. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a busy day. Live chat or text messaging suits quick check-ins, shorter sessions or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to keep continuity and match the format to what helps most.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Joanne help with?
Joanne supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns. She also works with sleep and eating difficulties, parenting challenges, ADHD and grief.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm, direct and practical. She focuses on listening, building goals together and trying simple steps between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience and combines that with life experience gained from living and working in multiple countries.
What credentials and location apply to this counsellor?
She holds Foundation Degrees in Counselling Studies and Early Childhood Studies and Practice, a Bachelor's Degree in Education Studies, and is a BACP member in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Joanne works online using video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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