Joanne Airey , BACP

Joanne Airey is a UK-based counsellor who brings more than a decade of experience to her practice. She works with people across the lifespan - children, adolescents, young adults, adults and older people - supporting them through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, low self-esteem, addiction concerns, trauma, and many other life difficulties.

Her career has included roles in hospices, private practice, schools and university settings, giving her a broad perspective on different needs and circumstances. Joanne has substantial experience delivering sessions online and by phone, and she adapts her approach to suit each individual’s situation and preferences.

Joanne predominantly uses the person-centred method, creating an accepting and non-judgmental space where people can explore their thoughts and feelings. She also draws on cognitive behavioral (CBT) and psychodynamic ideas when these methods may be helpful to address patterns, coping strategies, or past influences. She is a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) - the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom - and works to professional standards in her client work.

Joanne aims to build a strong, trusting relationship with each person she works with, helping them gain clarity, develop coping skills, and make changes that feel meaningful to them.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Joanne draws on client-centered therapy and solution-focused therapy to guide her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathetic environment where the client’s own insights and values drive progress - it is helpful for building self-awareness, improving relationships, and working through emotional distress. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on practical steps and small, achievable changes, helping people identify strengths and build strategies for specific problems such as stress, anxiety, or relationship concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Joanne works with each person to explore their needs, goals, and preferences, and she tailors sessions so the chosen methods fit the individual rather than imposing a single model. This collaborative stance helps clients try approaches that feel most useful and adjust over time if different techniques are needed.

Online therapy with Joanne is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules or those who prefer remote sessions. These options make it easier to fit counselling into everyday life, maintain continuity of care across locations, and access support in a format that feels most comfortable for the individual.