Joanne Breslin, BACP

Joanne Breslin arrived at counselling through her own life experiences and now regards the work as a deeply valued vocation. Her training complements personal insight and allows her to support people who feel overwhelmed or troubled, helping them identify what belongs to them and what may have been transferred through relationships and environment.

She offers Humanistic person-centred and integrative counselling for adults, including young adults, and for couples. Her practice centres on a person-centred approach - the conversation and therapeutic tools are tailored to the individual so that no two pathways are the same. Therapy is built around a collaborative relationship in which clients can explore difficult thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement or unsolicited advice.

Joanne aims to create an atmosphere free of a power dynamic, presenting as down to earth and approachable so that clients can move through the process comfortably together. With empathy and genuine engagement, she strives to understand each person by standing alongside them. She recognises that beginning therapy is often the hardest step, and she focuses on helping people feel at ease so that opening up becomes easier.

Therapy can be challenging, especially when past or current events are painful, but with support and the willingness to work through issues, the process can lead to greater contentment and peace. Joanne holds BACP, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Therapeutic approaches and online therapy options

Joanne works with a blend of person-centred, cognitive and solution-focused methods to meet different needs. Client-Centred Therapy places the client at the heart of the work and focuses on creating a respectful, empathic relationship where people can explore their feelings and values; it is useful for issues around self esteem, relationships, grief, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical strategies to address patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression or unhelpful coping. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on goals and strengths, helping people identify small, achievable steps toward change and is well suited to clients who want practical, forward-looking work.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Joanne works collaboratively with each person to consider their needs, goals and preferences and to identify which methods are most likely to support progress. This collaborative exploration ensures the work fits the individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy with Joanne is offered by video call, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for people balancing work, family or mobility needs and make it easier to maintain continuity of care. Registered professionals can adapt their style across these formats so that therapy remains accessible and focused on the client’s priorities.