Joanne Lilley , BACP

Joanne Lilley is a UK-licensed person-centred therapist with 16 years of professional experience working with adults, families, teens, and couples. She uses a compassionate, respectful approach to help people navigate a wide range of concerns, including work-related stress, anxiety, addiction, phobias, family conflict, trauma and abuse, identity and sexuality questions, motivation and self-esteem, confidence, and relationship difficulties. Joanne also supports clients through life transitions, grief, sleep and anger issues, parenting and family challenges, ADHD, bipolar and depression-related concerns, and other complex presentations that affect daily functioning and wellbeing.

Joanne integrates life-coaching and personal development into therapy when appropriate, focusing on emotional healing and practical steps that move clients toward their goals and potential. She adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person or family, tailoring pace, focus, and techniques to meet individual needs. She is clear about the scope of her practice - she does not provide formal medical diagnoses and recommends seeing a general practitioner for diagnostic questions.

Beginning therapy can feel daunting, and Joanne acknowledges the courage it takes to start. Prospective clients can view her schedule and book a session at a convenient time, with the possibility of connecting within a short timeframe. Joanne holds academic training in psychology and person-centred counselling and is affiliated with professional counselling bodies including BACP, which indicates recognised professional membership in the UK.