Joanne Saulter, BACP
Experienced person-centred counsellor for midlife
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- Person-centred focus
- Faith integration when wanted
- Practical coping steps
About Joanne
Joanne Saulter is a counsellor who works from person-centred values. She holds BACP accreditation and brings five years of practice to helping people facing midlife shifts, stress, anxiety, depression and related concerns. Joanne aims to create a warm, respectful space where people can talk through what feels overwhelming and decide what they want to change.
Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on the person in front of her, their priorities and goals. She listens to each person’s story and helps them identify small, manageable steps toward feeling more settled and able to cope.
Joanne uses a mix of approaches to match different needs. These include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). She also integrates a faith perspective when clients want that as part of their care.
Her background includes work with carers and adults on the autism spectrum. She has experience supporting people with grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stresses, ADHD, bipolar and challenges around self-esteem and eating issues. That experience feeds into a flexible approach tailored to individual circumstances.
People meet Joanne to untangle past hurts, manage strong emotions, and plan for life changes such as midlife reassessment. She encourages realistic goals and practical steps so daily life can become more manageable.
Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on the person in front of her, their priorities and goals. She listens to each person’s story and helps them identify small, manageable steps toward feeling more settled and able to cope.
Joanne uses a mix of approaches to match different needs. These include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). She also integrates a faith perspective when clients want that as part of their care.
Her background includes work with carers and adults on the autism spectrum. She has experience supporting people with grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stresses, ADHD, bipolar and challenges around self-esteem and eating issues. That experience feeds into a flexible approach tailored to individual circumstances.
People meet Joanne to untangle past hurts, manage strong emotions, and plan for life changes such as midlife reassessment. She encourages realistic goals and practical steps so daily life can become more manageable.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches for online support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice their thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, then choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, stress and making life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and feelings, and it is useful for intimacy and relationship concerns as well as attachment issues.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Joanne treats this as a collaborative process and will help people decide which methods suit their goals, values and preferences. Together they review what feels most useful and adjust the plan as therapy progresses.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the exact session formats before booking as they are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to use video or who need more flexible timing. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt these approaches for remote sessions so the work remains focused on practical steps and emotional understanding.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Joanne help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and common life changes such as midlife reassessment. Other areas include grief, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD and bipolar concerns.
What is Joanne's therapeutic style?
Her work is person-centred and collaborative. She draws on ACT, Attachment-Based Therapy, DBT, EFT and client-centred methods to match each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Joanne has five years of practice supporting adults and young people. She has particular experience with carers and adults on the autism spectrum.
What professional credential does Joanne hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK see Joanne?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Joanne?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.