Joanne Maddison, BACP

Joanne Maddison is a BACP psychotherapeutic counsellor practising in the United Kingdom. She draws on three years of clinical experience to help people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression and career difficulties. Joanne aims to offer a calm, respectful space where difficult feelings can be talked through and understood.

Her approach pays attention to both past experience and present life. She uses ideas from transactional analysis alongside psychodynamic and Jungian thinking to look at patterns that repeat over time. Sessions are shaped around what each person needs, so conversation and pace are adapted as the work develops.

Joanne has a background in healthcare and an interest in the changes that come with pregnancy and early parenthood. She also supports people coping with chronic illness, care responsibilities and relationship struggles. Practical concerns such as sleep problems, work stress and coping strategies are regularly part of the work.

Mindfulness and somatic ideas inform how she works with strong emotions and the body’s responses to stress. These elements help people notice what is happening in the moment and find small, manageable ways to respond differently.

Her style is respectful and compassionate. Joanne aims to help people feel heard, to build clearer understanding, and to support next steps that fit their life and goals. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she offers steady support through that process.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the centre of the work. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said, and helps the person make choices that feel right for them. This approach supports issues like anxiety, low mood and life changes by prioritising the client’s perspective.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations. It can help reduce reactivity to stress and improve sleep and focus through short, practical exercises that are practised in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joanne will discuss different ideas with each person and jointly decide what to try first. That collaborative process means approaches can be adjusted as needs and goals change.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around work or caring commitments and avoiding travel time. It can also make it easier to have a shorter check-in when needed or to choose a quieter audio-only conversation if that suits better. Confirm the current session options with the service before booking to know what formats are offered and to arrange times that fit everyday life.