Joanne Jones, BACP

Joanne Jones is a BACP-accredited counsellor with nine years of experience working with adults, young people, and couples. She qualified in 2016 from Staffordshire University and has continued to develop specialist skills, completing EMDR trauma therapy training in 2024 and a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision in 2020 from the Manchester Institute of Psychotherapy. In 2016 she also earned a Postgraduate Certificate in Advocacy for Victims of Sexual Violence from the University of Worcester and subsequently spent four years working as an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor, supporting people through the Criminal Justice System.

Her clinical experience includes several years in trauma therapy with survivors of sexual and domestic violence, roles on a local mental health support helpline, and providing immediate support counselling for an employee assistance provider. Joanne describes her therapeutic foundation as person-centred and practices in an integrative way, drawing on attachment work, solution-focused techniques, and creative counselling methods. She is trained in EMDR and applies trauma-focused approaches where appropriate.

Joanne is accredited by the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates she works within that professional ethical framework. She values clear professional boundaries and places the client at the centre of the work, guiding sessions by the issues the client brings and exploring collaborative solutions.

Approaches for online trauma and relationship work

Joanne integrates several evidence-informed approaches when working online, tailoring the choice to each person's needs. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating and emotional bonds, helping people understand how early relationships influence current trust, intimacy, and communication difficulties. Client-Centred Therapy, also known as person-centred work, emphasises empathic listening and the client's own capacity for insight and growth, which is useful for stress, self-esteem, and life transitions. EMDR is a trauma-focused method Joanne is trained in that supports people to process distressing memories and reduce the emotional intensity associated with past events.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Joanne works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best align with their goals, preferences, and presenting concerns, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses and as needs change.

Online therapy with Joanne is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access ongoing support from a registered professional without travel, and they allow sessions to fit into busy or geographically dispersed lives.