Joanne Leadbetter , BACP

Joanne Leadbetter is a counsellor who helps people with relationship strain, parenting challenges, work stress and life changes. She supports those dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD and mood disorders. Joanne also works with people facing addiction concerns, LGBT issues, low self-esteem and compassion fatigue.

She uses a straightforward, respectful way of working. Conversations are shaped around what matters most to the person seeking help. Joanne listens first and then adapts the pace and focus to suit each individual situation.

Her approach draws on client-centred therapy, so sessions aim to make people feel heard and understood. That style suits concerns such as coping with loss, navigating separation, managing impulsivity or dealing with obsessive thoughts.

Joanne has three years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom and holds a BACP accreditation. She also brings decades of practical experience supporting young people, and she says that life experience informs her empathy and practical outlook.

People can expect clear, everyday language in sessions and practical steps to try between meetings. Joanne aims to help people find small, manageable changes that add up over time. She encourages honest conversation and works with clients to set realistic goals.

How Joanne's client-centred approach works online

Joanne primarily uses client-centred therapy, which centres on active listening and understanding. The aim is to create a space where people can talk openly about concerns like anxiety, depression, relationship stress or parenting pressures, and then shape the work around what the person finds most helpful.

This collaborative way of working means the therapist and client decide together what to focus on. Joanne will ask about goals, preferences and practical needs, then adapt the approach as progress is made. Finding the best fit is part of the process rather than a one-time decision.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is an issue. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, written reflection or when a quieter, shorter format suits someone’s day-to-day routine.

These options give flexibility for work, family life and different energy levels, and they let people keep therapy going even when schedules change. Registered or accredited professionals adapt techniques and homework to suit each online format, making therapy practical and easier to fit into life.