Joanne Willmot , BACP

Joanne Willmot is a BACP counsellor with nine years' experience. She uses a down-to-earth, person-centred style and focuses on building a reliable working relationship. Joanne aims to offer straightforward support and gentle challenge so people can make practical changes in their lives.

Joanne listens for what matters most and helps people name their priorities. She offers guidance on stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and relationship concerns. She also works with issues such as grief, trauma and problems with intimacy and self-esteem.

Her background includes work supporting people with neurodiversity, attachment concerns and complex life stresses. She also helps with career strain, caregiver stress, chronic illness and body-image worries. This range comes from nearly a decade of practice in the United Kingdom.

Joanne draws on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, client-centred counselling, cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness. She explains practical tools plainly and uses them in ways that fit each person’s situation.

Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging to suit different needs. Joanne guides people step by step, helping them reflect, try new behaviours and develop more self-compassion over time.

Approaches that fit online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being controlled by them. It helps when anxiety, depression or repeated unhelpful patterns are getting in the way of living a valued life.

Client-centred therapy emphasises an open, non-judgemental relationship. The counsellor listens carefully and follows the person’s pace, which can help people build self-compassion and clearer direction.

Finding the right approach is something the therapist will do with the client. Joanne will discuss goals, try different ways of working and adjust methods to suit the person's preferences and needs. This collaborative process helps identify the mix of techniques that actually helps.

Online sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is useful when visual contact helps the conversation, phone works well for shorter check-ins or lower bandwidth, and messaging can fit around busy schedules or provide ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to arrange therapy around work, caregiving or other commitments while keeping a steady therapeutic relationship.