Joanne Jones , BACP

Joanne Jones is a BACP accredited counsellor with nine years of clinical experience supporting adults, young people and couples through a wide range of mental health and life challenges. She trained at Staffordshire University, qualifying in 2016, and furthered her practice with a Post Graduate Certificate in Advocacy for Victims of Sexual Violence from the University of Worcester in 2016. In 2024 she completed specialist training to become an EMDR trauma therapist, and in 2020 she qualified with a Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision from the Manchester Institute of Psychotherapy.

Her practice has a strong focus on trauma work, including support for survivors of sexual and domestic violence, and she has professional experience as an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor working with victims through the criminal justice system. Joanne has also provided immediate support counselling through a local mental health support helpline and worked for a national Employee Assistance Programme provider, offering short-term intervention for a variety of work-related and personal difficulties.

Joanne describes her therapeutic foundation as person-centred and draws on an integrative approach that includes Attachment-Based and Solution-Focused ideas alongside creative counselling techniques. She works with issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions and a broad range of intimacy and identity matters. As an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Joanne practices within a recognised professional framework and collaborates with each person to explore their concerns and identify practical ways forward. She is accepting clients and is available to work with international clients as well.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Trauma and Relationship Work

Joanne offers several evidence-informed approaches that translate well to online work. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in relationships and early bonds to help people understand how past connection styles affect current interactions and emotional responses - it is often helpful for relationship difficulties, attachment issues and family dynamics.

Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the process, emphasising empathy, acceptance and collaborative pacing so clients can lead the focus of sessions and build confidence in their own problem solving - it suits clients seeking a respectful, non-directive environment.

EMDR, as practised by Joanne since her 2024 qualification as an EMDR trauma therapist, is a structured approach that supports processing of distressing memories and can reduce the intensity of trauma-related symptoms for those recovering from abuse or other traumatic events.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Joanne works collaboratively to identify what fits best with a person’s needs, goals and preferences. She will discuss options, adapt methods over time and involve clients in decisions about treatment direction.

Online therapy offers practical benefits - the ability to meet by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging increases flexibility and makes it easier to fit sessions into busy lives or access support from different locations. For many people, remote sessions provide consistent, timely access to licensed professionals and therapists who can help them make progress without the need for travel.