Joyce Akpogheneta

Joyce Akpogheneta is a BACP counsellor who brings 11 years of experience to her practice. She focuses on helping people manage anger, stress, anxiety and the aftermath of trauma. Joyce aims to create a calm, steady space where people can talk through what feels overwhelming and find practical steps forward.

She works from the view that people know their own stories and have strengths to draw on. Joyce listens for those strengths and helps make them more useful in day-to-day life. Conversations are focused and grounded, with attention to what’s happening now and what can change.

Her background includes work with grief, parenting concerns, relationship strain and compassion fatigue. She also supports people dealing with self-esteem difficulties, depression and major life transitions. Additional focus areas have included attachment issues, blended family dynamics, dissociation and issues tied to prejudice or multicultural stress.

Joyce draws on several therapeutic approaches to match each person’s needs. She uses client-centred ways of talking, solution-focused steps, psychodynamic reflection and motivational techniques when helpful. This mix is aimed at practical change alongside deeper understanding.

Sessions are offered from the United Kingdom and she speaks English. Joyce accepts international clients and works alongside people who want to reduce distress and build steadier coping. To begin, people choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

How Joyce's approaches translate to online therapy

Joyce uses client-centred work to prioritise what matters most to each person. This approach means sessions begin by following the person’s lead, listening closely and reflecting back what is important. It suits people wanting a steady, respectful space to talk about anger, stress or anxiety.

She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at patterns that grew from early relationships. That work helps when recurring hurt or trust issues shape current reactions and relationships. Motivational Interviewing is another tool she may use to help people find motivation for change and set realistic steps towards their goals.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative task. Joyce will discuss these methods with the person and decide together what fits current needs, goals and preferences. Sessions can shift focus over time as progress or new concerns emerge.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer fewer interruptions or want to manage energy levels differently during the week.