Joanne Pollard, BACP

Joanne Pollard is a counsellor with three years of work supporting people through relationship strain, grief and major life changes. She holds BACP credentials, which are noted as provided, and brings a down-to-earth manner to sessions. Joanne aims to make conversations straightforward and useful for everyday life.

Joanne blends a person-centred style with attention to how physical health can affect mood and coping. Her background in nutrition informs discussions about eating, energy and routine when relevant. She listens for patterns around attachment, communication and workplace stress, then helps clients notice small changes that can ease pressure.

In sessions she focuses on practical steps as well as feeling heard. This can include working on communication skills, setting boundaries, or addressing guilt, shame and isolation. She also supports people facing compassion fatigue by exploring realistic self-care and pacing.

Joanne helps people who are questioning life purpose or struggling with social anxiety to break problems into manageable parts. Conversations can move at the client’s pace, with space for reflection and action. Practical suggestions often accompany emotional processing.

Her approach suits someone who wants a straightforward, human conversation about both feelings and everyday routines. Joanne aims to help people build small, sustainable changes that improve day-to-day wellbeing.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Person-centred work focuses on the person in front of the counsellor. It involves open listening, reflecting what matters to you, and helping you find your own solutions. This approach is useful for relationship stress, grief and questions about life purpose.

Joanne also brings practical health conversations into therapy because of her nutrition background. That means talking about eating, sleep and routines when these affect mood or energy. These discussions can help with coping, compassion fatigue and workplace burnout.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be worked out together. The counsellor will discuss goals, try different techniques and adapt according to how you respond. This collaborative style helps make sessions feel relevant and manageable.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a fuller conversation when you want face-to-face contact. Phone sessions can fit a short check-in or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging work well for people who prefer writing, need quick check-ins, or want more flexible timing. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, family and travel.