Joanne Breslin

BACP · United Kingdom

Person-centred counsellor with practical focus

Experience

4 years

Practising in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Session type

Online only

About Joanne

Joanne Breslin offers a person-centred way of working that keeps the person at the heart of therapy. She uses talking, reflection and practical techniques to help people who feel overwhelmed or stuck. Joanne presents herself as down to earth and aims to build a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can begin to talk more easily.

Joanne draws on client-centred principles alongside cognitive behavioural ideas and solution-focused techniques. She adapts her choices to the person in front of her and to the issues they bring.

Background and approach

That means sessions can include gentle exploration of past experiences, looking at thinking patterns, or trying small practical steps to change a situation. People come to Joanne for many reasons, including stress, anxiety, low mood, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma and issues around self-esteem.

She also supports people dealing with addiction struggles, sleep or eating concerns, ADHD and the effects of chronic illness or caring responsibilities. Her description lists a wide range of related concerns and she works with the difficulties each person brings. Joanne has four years of experience and holds BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy credential.

She offers sessions in English to people in the United Kingdom and does not take international clients. Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Her style is warm and empathetic and she aims to make the first steps easier for people who feel anxious about starting therapy.

Joanne helps clients find a pace that suits them and looks to create straightforward, practical ways to move forward.

What Joanne works with

Primary focus

Also works with

How Joanne works

Client-Centred Therapy

Listed by Joanne among the ways they work.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Listed by Joanne among the ways they work.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Listed by Joanne among the ways they work.

Sessions & fees

How Joanne's approaches work online

Client-centred therapy places the client's experience first and focuses on listening, empathy and understanding to help people make sense of difficult feelings. This approach can help with anxiety, low mood and self-esteem by giving space to talk and be heard.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression and stress and can be adapted to short-term online work.

Solution-focused therapy concentrates on small, achievable changes and on building strengths rather than re-living problems. It can be useful when someone wants practical steps to improve daily life or to cope with change.

Finding the right combination of approaches is a joint process. The therapist will work with each client to choose methods that match their goals, needs and preferences. That collaborative planning is part of the early sessions and may change as progress is made.

Online sessions offer flexibility and practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that is helpful, while phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter audio check-in fits a schedule. Live chat and text messaging suit short check-ins, reflective notes or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and health needs with registered or accredited professionals available across formats.

Session length	Typically 50 minutes
Client ages	Adults, 18 and over
Fees	Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime
Insurance	Not billed directly

Questions people ask

What kinds of issues does Joanne help with?

Joanne supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief among many other concerns. Her list also includes relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD and caregiving strain.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She works mainly in a person-centred way and combines that with cognitive behavioural ideas and solution-focused techniques. Sessions can be reflective, skills-based or focused on small practical steps depending on the client.

What is Joanne's professional background?

She has four years of practice experience and describes a personal life journey that led her into counselling. Her approach draws on that experience alongside formal training.

Where is Joanne based and what are her credentials?

Joanne is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy credential.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and circumstances.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with Joanne?

To start, select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the therapist's availability.