Counsellor

Joanna is the Lead Counsellor and Supervisor at The Counselling Space

Joanna is a registered and accredited counsellor with the BACP, as well as a qualified supervisor. She trained as an Integrative Counsellor, holding a Diploma in Counselling and an MSc in Psychology.

In addition to her private practice, Joanna currently works in secondary education delivering counselling, and she has recently attended training in creative approaches to therapy.

She has previous experience within the NHS, both in IAPT and in palliative care settings, where she offered assessment and evidence-based therapy using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She has also facilitated group counselling and provided subsequent supervision for a research project in a secondary care setting for individuals with enduring mental health problems.

Joanna takes great pleasure in assisting people to move towards a future they desire, helping them to regain positivity and reduce stress or worry. She provides a calming space where individuals can feel at ease and open up about their concerns and problems.

Joanna has worked with a wide variety of individuals from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. She works with adults and young people of all faiths and none. Joanna has been trained in a therapeutic approach incorporating ‘five circles’, one of which is spiritual. This enables her to help clients explore where they find their self-worth, significance, and security. The other elements are emotional, physical, rational, and volitional.

Although she has received training in Christian counselling, Joanna does not pray with clients during sessions; however, when working with Christian clients, she may reference Christian resources if appropriate.

Joanna has previously worked as a counsellor at Manna House Counselling Service in Northampton and at Heart and Mind in London.