Joanne Lilley

Joanne Lilley is a person centred counsellor with 16 years of experience based in the United Kingdom. She works in English and aims to create a respectful, sensitive space where people can talk through difficult feelings and challenges. Joanne focuses on helping individuals manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and anger, and supports work on self-esteem and emotional healing.

Her background includes a Psychology BSc (Hons) and a Person Centred Counselling BA (Hons). She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Joanne does not provide formal diagnoses and asks people seeking assessment to consult their GP.

In sessions she uses a person centred approach. That means conversations are guided by the client's needs, not a fixed agenda. She listens for what matters most and adjusts the pace and focus to suit each person.

Joanne has helped people facing addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems and the strains of caregiving. She also supports those dealing with neurodiversity, attachment concerns, blended family dynamics and issues around identity and sexuality.

Her style is straightforward and compassionate. Joanne encourages practical steps alongside talking, so people can try things between sessions and notice change. To begin, a person uses the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules according to the therapist's availability.

How person centred work fits with online therapy

Person centred therapy focuses on understanding the person rather than imposing a fixed plan. It relies on careful listening, empathy and reflecting back what you bring. This approach suits issues like anxiety, anger, relationship concerns and low self-esteem because it helps people feel heard and understood.

Joanne uses person centred principles to guide sessions. She will work with each person to identify what matters most and adapt the conversation to their goals. Finding the right way of working is collaborative - the therapist and client decide together which topics and methods to try first.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow more flexible scheduling. It also means shorter check-ins can be arranged when needed, and audio-only sessions may be an option for lower bandwidth or when being on camera is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can help you choose a format that fits your needs and daily routine.