Joanne Lindley , BACP

Joanne Lindley is a United Kingdom based therapist with seven years of clinical experience and a background that includes work within the NHS. She is an accredited member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and combines training in psychotherapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address anxiety, depression and related concerns.

Joanne is also qualified in Person Centred Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD), an evidence-based approach endorsed by the NHS for working with depressive symptoms, and she holds a certification as a pet bereavement counsellor. Her practice serves people facing a wide range of challenges, including stress, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief and bereavement, addictions, parenting and career concerns, as well as neurodiversity-related matters such as ADHD. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, blended family and communication difficulties, isolation and life purpose questions.

She has particular experience supporting academics and students and aims to work with clients respectfully, sensitively and compassionately. Joanne offers flexible session formats including online video, telephone and instant messaging, with evening and weekend options noted in her background. She is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Joanne commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centred approaches to help people manage emotional and relational difficulties. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and it is often used for anxiety, stress and mood concerns. Client-centred therapy emphasises empathy, acceptance and collaboration, helping clients explore feelings and build self-understanding, which can be especially useful for depression, grief and self-esteem issues.

She also incorporates attachment-based ideas when relationship patterns and early bonds are central to presenting problems; this perspective looks at how past attachment experiences shape current connections and responses. Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Joanne works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, and she adapts the work as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Joanne can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access therapy from home, balance appointments with work or study, and continue support during life transitions, while allowing therapists and clients to tailor the format to what suits them best.