Joanne Lilley , BACP

Joanne Lilley is a person-centred therapist based in the United Kingdom with 16 years of professional experience. She works in English and supports adults, families, teenagers and couples through a broad range of emotional and relational challenges.

Joanne holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and a BA (Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling. She is MBACP, which means she is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Her training and experience inform a respectful, sensitive and compassionate approach to therapy.

Her practice covers issues such as stress, anxiety, work-related pressures, addiction, phobias, family conflict, trauma and abuse, identity and sexuality, self-esteem and confidence, relationship difficulties, grief, parenting and intimacy-related concerns. She also supports people working on personal development, motivation and emotional healing as they move toward their goals.

Joanne tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person or family, adapting to individual needs and circumstances. She is not qualified to provide medical diagnoses and recommends consulting a general practitioner for diagnostic questions. Taking the first step can take courage, and she encourages prospective clients to review her availability and book a session that suits them; depending on scheduling, an appointment may be possible within a few hours.

Client-Centered Care and Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy is at the core of Joanne Lilley’s practice. This approach focuses on providing empathic understanding, acceptance and non-judgmental listening so clients can explore their feelings, values and goals. It is well suited to people working through stress, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns and life transitions.

Joanne also practices in a person-centred way that prioritises the client’s perspective; she creates space for individuals, couples and families to identify what matters most to them and to build confidence and motivation for change. This style supports work on trauma recovery, identity and interpersonal issues by centring the client’s own experience.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and Joanne approaches this collaboratively. She will discuss options with each client, taking into account their needs, goals and preferences, and adapt the way they work together as those needs evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, to access support from different locations, and to choose the format that feels most comfortable for ongoing work with a licensed professional.