Joanne Willmot, BACP

Joanne Willmot is a person-centred counsellor with nine years of experience who works in a down-to-earth and compassionate way. She takes time to build a trusting therapeutic relationship while offering gentle support and, when appropriate, thoughtful challenge to help clients explore difficult patterns and make meaningful changes. Joanne seeks to offer guidance and validation while increasing insight and awareness so people can approach life with more self-compassion and acceptance of the trickier parts of themselves.

Her practice supports a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationships, family issues, career transitions, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She also works with matters such as attachment and abandonment, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication and control issues, dissociation, and related challenges.

Joanne holds the BACP credential, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and adherence to professional standards. She aims to respond to initial enquiries within 24 hours and offers sessions by phone, video calling, instant messaging, and other online formats. Joanne accepts clients in the United Kingdom and works with international clients as well.

Approaches and Online Therapy Options

Joanne integrates several evidence-informed approaches to support clients in finding practical ways forward. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a non-judgmental, empathetic relationship in which the client’s own values and experiences guide the work - this approach is helpful for building self-awareness, self-esteem, and stronger relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify what matters to them and to take committed steps toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings; it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle attention to thoughts and sensations, often supporting emotional regulation and resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Joanne works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what helps and adjust the plan as therapy progresses to ensure the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility, allowing clients to meet by video call, speak by phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging when that suits their schedule or circumstances. These options make it easier to access consistent support around work, family commitments, or geographical barriers while maintaining continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists.