Joanne Lindley , BACP

Joanne Lindley is a BACP-accredited therapist in the United Kingdom who works with people to improve relationships, ease anxiety, and manage depression, bereavement, and loss. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, recognising that seeking therapy is a significant and brave step.

She is an accredited member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and has seven years of clinical experience, including work within the NHS. That experience has involved supporting people from diverse ages and backgrounds with a wide range of concerns.

Joanne trained in both psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), with CBT often used to address anxiety. She is also qualified to work with depression using Person Centred Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD), a treatment approach that is evidence based and endorsed by the NHS. Her training extends to relationship work and bereavement and loss, and she has particular experience supporting academics and students. In addition, she is a certified pet bereavement counsellor.

In initial sessions Joanne explores each person’s specific needs and tailors the approach accordingly. She offers flexibility in appointment types and times, providing online, telephone, and instant messaging sessions in the evenings and at weekends to accommodate different schedules and preferences.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online support

Joanne draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor therapy to each person’s needs. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they influence current connections and emotional responses - it can be helpful for people dealing with intimacy issues, abandonment, or attachment concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and support to help people explore their feelings and build self-understanding - it is often used for self-esteem difficulties, life transitions, and depression. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and offers practical strategies to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Joanne works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances. Sessions can adapt over time as needs change, with the therapist and client deciding together on the best path forward.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for busy lives. Joanne provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to schedule appointments outside standard hours and to access therapy from different locations. These options help licensed professionals and therapists reach people who need support while accommodating a variety of lifestyles and commitments.