Joanne Lyons

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma-focused work
• Grief and loss

About Joanne

Joanne Lyons helps people work through stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and grief using talking-based approaches. She works in a person-focused way and has five years of experience. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Joanne completed a Diploma in Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counselling in 2023 and gained trainee experience at a low-cost community counselling service in south-east London. She also volunteers with a bereavement charity, which has broadened her experience of grief and loss. Her background includes supporting people with depression, parenting concerns, relationship problems and difficulties linked to chronic illness and disability.

Her practice draws on Client-Centred Therapy, which concentrates on the conversation between counsellor and client and on what the person brings to each session. She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy for people who have experienced abuse or overwhelming events and who want to focus on those past experiences.

Sessions focus on listening and helping people make sense of their situation. Joanne aims to help clients gain clearer self-understanding and more choices in how they respond to problems. This includes working on self-esteem, coping with life changes, managing panic or anxiety, and navigating family tensions.

She works with adults on issues such as ADHD, bipolar difficulties, isolation, and women's issues. Joanne adapts the pace of work to what each person needs and encourages practical steps alongside reflective conversation.

To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The counsellor uses a subscription model for sessions, which can be cancelled at any time.

How her approaches shape online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the conversation between counsellor and client, placing the person's views and feelings at the centre of the sessions. It suits people who want to be listened to and to explore their thoughts and choices in a straightforward way.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on past experiences that continue to affect daily life. It helps people who have experienced trauma to make sense of those events and to work through their impact at a pace they can manage.

Choosing the best approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and how you respond to different ways of working. That discussion is collaborative and helps decide whether to emphasise client-centred conversation or a more trauma-focused direction.

Practical benefits of fewer journeys and more flexible timing can make counselling easier to attend around work and family life. Specific session formats are not listed here, so please confirm the current options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy day and useful for follow-up check-ins or regular weekly work.

Topics Joanne lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Depression
• Relationship issues
• Parenting issues
• Self-esteem
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• ADHD
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Domestic violence
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Narcissism
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Self-harm
• Women's issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Joanne

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She supports people experiencing anxiety, panic attacks and related stress.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Client-Centred Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy, emphasising talking, listening and understanding.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of experience, including trainee work at a low-cost community counselling service and volunteer work with a bereavement charity.

Is she a member of a professional body and where is she based?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Does she offer sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats can I expect?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin counselling with her?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.