Joanne Perkins, BACP
Joanne Perkins is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who works with people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low mood.
About Joanne
Joanne Perkins is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who works with people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low mood. She uses warm, respectful listening to help people make small, manageable changes. Joanne brings five years of professional experience and holds BACP registration.
Her sessions are tailored to each person. She focuses on building trust and understanding first. Then she helps set clear, practical goals the person can work on between sessions.
Background and approach
Joanne draws on client-centred therapy to keep the conversation focused on the person’s experience. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to identify and change unhelpful thinking and solution-focused tools to find steps that work now. People contact her about depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, grief and relationship or family problems.
She also supports those dealing with sleep or eating issues, chronic illness, burnout and career questions. Sessions are delivered in a conversational, practical way. Joanne aims to create a calm space where people can talk things through, practice new ways of thinking, and try simple strategies between meetings.
She encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 394668 | December 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
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Joanne lists
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Online support
She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy or CBT to identify patterns of thinking that fuel low mood or anxiety. CBT includes practical exercises and simple tools to challenge unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviours between sessions.
Solution-focused therapy is used to spot small changes that make a noticeable difference fast. It concentrates on what is already working and finds realistic next steps to move forward.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Joanne will talk through your goals and preferences, then agree on methods to try together. The plan can be adjusted as you make progress so the work stays relevant and useful.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues for deeper conversation, while phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins, quick reflections or ongoing support between longer appointments. These options help people fit therapy around work, caregiving or mobility constraints while keeping the focus on clear, workable change.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Joanne help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety and depression, as well as trauma, grief and self-esteem issues. Other common topics include sleep and eating difficulties, parenting strain, career changes and chronic health challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and person-focused, combining gentle listening with practical steps. The approach aims to help people understand themselves and try manageable changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Joanne has five years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges. That background informs a practical, straightforward way of working.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats does she offer online?
Joanne works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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