Joanne Perkins, BACP

Joanne Perkins offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or major life changes. She speaks plainly and listens carefully so parents can talk about what is worrying them. Joanne aims to make first conversations straightforward and non-judgemental. She uses a person-centred approach that puts the client's experience first. That means conversations focus on what matters to the individual and on building trust. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and actions link to feelings, and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify small, practical steps forward. Joanne has five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has worked with people facing depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. She also supports people dealing with parenting stress, caregiving strain, chronic illness and body image difficulties. In sessions she tailors the plan to each person. Conversations will include practical coping strategies, clearer goal-setting and ways to manage difficult emotions. She can help with sleeping and eating struggles, impulsivity, anger, and career-related worries as well as exploring issues around abandonment and attachment. Joanne aims to make therapy manageable for busy lives. She discusses options for short-term coaching-style work or longer therapeutic exploration. The focus is on realistic steps that fit everyday life rather than on jargon or complex techniques.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own experience and priorities. The therapist listens without judgement and helps people find their own solutions, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice and change unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns. It is practical and skills-based, often used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating problems.

Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, achievable steps that move a person toward their goals. It suits people who want targeted, short-term help to resolve a pressing issue.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Joanne will discuss options and adapt methods to match a person's goals, preferences and day-to-day life. The process is collaborative so plans can be adjusted as progress is made.

Online therapy using video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging suits quick check-ins or people who prefer writing. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy around work, childcare and other commitments while keeping the focus on practical progress.