Joanne Maddison , BACP

Joanne Maddison is a BACP psychotherapeutic counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 3 years of professional experience. As a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - she combines her clinical training with a background in healthcare to support people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, career challenges, and depression.

Working from a transactional analysis perspective, Joanne helps clients explore how past experiences influence present-day feelings and interactions, as well as the patterns that shape everyday life. She has a particular interest in the emotional adjustments that accompany pregnancy and motherhood and understands how health and caregiving roles can affect wellbeing.

Joanne treats each person with sensitivity, respect and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to meet individual needs, including focused work for anxiety. She encourages and supports clients through the often courageous first steps toward change, aiming to empower them with practical strategies and collaborative planning. Joanne offers flexible session formats to suit different circumstances and is committed to helping people find more balanced, fulfilling lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Joanne draws on client-centered and mindfulness-informed approaches to guide her online work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, giving clients space to explore their own goals and solutions while the therapist offers support and validation - this approach often helps with self-esteem, relationship concerns and navigating life changes. Mindfulness Therapy introduces techniques to increase present-moment awareness and manage stress responses, which can be especially useful for anxiety, sleep difficulties and coping with strong emotions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Joanne works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the focus as progress is made and priorities evolve. Licensed professionals often combine elements from different approaches to tailor care to the individual.

Online therapy with Joanne is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and lifestyles. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, reduce travel time, and allow continuity of care even when routines change.