Joyce Akpogheneta , BACP

Joyce Akpogheneta is an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) in the United Kingdom, bringing 11 years of therapeutic and professional experience to her practice. She focuses on helping people process the lingering effects of trauma, manage stress and anxiety, and work through feelings of anger that can affect daily life and relationships.

Joyce works from a strengths-based perspective, believing that each person knows their life story best and carries both visible and hidden resources that can support change. She emphasizes understanding, acceptance, hope, and courage as key ingredients when someone decides to take the first steps toward greater calm and purpose.

Clients can expect a supportive companion in their therapeutic journey - a practitioner who listens with intention and offers practical, empathetic guidance. Joyce aims to create space for clients to explore their experiences, uncover strengths, and move toward clearer, more manageable ways of living while maintaining respect for each person’s pace and preferences.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Joyce draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor work to each person’s needs. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relational patterns shape emotions and behaviors - it can be particularly helpful for attachment issues, relationship difficulties, and trauma-related reactions. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own experience and pace, offering a non-judgmental space that supports self-exploration, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused method that helps people clarify their motivations and build readiness for change, useful when facing ambivalence about taking practical steps forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Joyce collaborates with clients to identify which methods fit best with their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adjusting the plan as work progresses so the therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, bridge geographic distances, and maintain continuity of care when schedules or circumstances change.