Joanne Jones, BACP

Joanne Jones is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with nine years' experience. She trained at Staffordshire University and has worked in one-to-one counselling for adults and young people. Her caseload has included trauma, relationship difficulties and a wide range of life stresses.

Joanne has spent several years supporting people affected by sexual and domestic violence. She has also worked on a mental health helpline and within an employee assistance setting, providing immediate support for workplace and personal problems. Her background includes a postgraduate certificate in advocacy for victims of sexual violence.

She describes her foundation as person-centred and uses an integrative approach. That means conversations focus on the person's concerns while drawing on practical, solution-focused techniques and attachment ideas when helpful. She also practises EMDR for trauma-related work.

In sessions Joanne aims to help people talk through what is causing them distress. She works on things like anxiety, depression, sleep and eating problems, relationship tensions and issues linked to blended family life. Practical steps and short-term goals are often part of the work when that suits the person.

People who come for support may be looking for help after abuse, coping with separation, managing addiction, or dealing with career and parenting strain. Joanne also has experience with LGBT issues, grief and compassion fatigue. She will agree the focus and pace with each person at the start of counselling.