Joanne Willmot, BACP

Joanne Willmot is a person-centered counsellor with nine years of experience who works in a down-to-earth manner and brings a gentle, steady presence to therapy. She balances warmth with appropriate challenge, taking time to build trust and a collaborative working relationship that supports meaningful change.

Joanne offers support, guidance and validation while helping clients increase their insight and awareness so they can make positive changes. She encourages acceptance of the trickier parts of the self and promotes a kinder, more compassionate way of relating to personal struggles.

Joanne holds the BACP credential, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She aims to respond to initial enquiries within 24 hours and then works with each person to arrange sessions by phone, video calling or instant messaging. Joanne welcomes contact from those seeking clearer perspective and practical, compassionate support through life transitions and challenges.

Online therapy with evidence-informed approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and learn practical ways to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward valued goals - it is useful for anxiety, stress and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current attachment patterns shape relationships and emotional responses, offering ways to repair and strengthen connections and address issues like abandonment and intimacy difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy centers the individual, offering a non-judgemental, empathetic environment where personal insight and self-directed growth are encouraged - it supports self-esteem, coping with change and building resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Joanne works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts techniques and pace to suit the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy with Joanne is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, giving flexibility to fit work, family and daily life. These options make it easier to attend sessions from different locations and to choose a communication style that feels most comfortable while maintaining ongoing continuity of care.