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Joanne Saulter, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
5 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepressionADHD

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Joanne Saulter is a counsellor who uses a person-centred, integrative approach. She aims to create a warm, respectful space where people feel heard and understood. Joanne brings five years of practice and BACP accreditation to her work in the United Kingdom.

She starts by listening to the person’s story and helping them name what feels hard. Joanne uses practical conversations to clarify goals and find steps that feel manageable. She can include faith perspectives when clients want that as part of therapy.

Background and approach

Her work covers common concerns such as stress, anxiety and depression, and longer-term issues like trauma and grief. Joanne also supports people with neurodiversity, carers, and those handling chronic illness or major life changes. She pays attention to how relationships, attachment and identity affect everyday coping.

Joanne draws on approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centred and attachment-based ways of working. These methods are used flexibly to match each person’s needs and preferences. Sessions aim to build practical skills, emotional awareness and clearer choices.

Sessions are offered in English and are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Joanne works with adults and young people and focuses on helping clients move towards realistic, achievable change.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Joanne uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. ACT focuses on values and small, meaningful actions to rebuild a sense of direction when stress or mood problems feel overwhelming.

She also draws on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy techniques to teach emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills. DBT tools can be useful for managing strong emotions, reducing reactivity and improving day-to-day coping. Emotionally-Focused Therapy informs her work with attachment and relationship patterns, helping people understand emotional responses and develop more helpful ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. Joanne discusses different methods with each person and tailors sessions to their goals and preferences. This collaborative planning helps choose techniques that fit the issues being worked on and the client’s style.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from wherever the client is; phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer written conversation or want a more gradual way to start therapy. Registered or accredited professionals can use these formats to deliver structured therapeutic work and practical skill-building.
What kinds of problems does Joanne help with?
Joanne works with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma, plus issues such as grief, eating concerns, anger and self-esteem. She also supports people with ADHD, bipolar and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centred and collaborative, with practical conversations to set realistic goals. She uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Joanne has five years of experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist in the United Kingdom.
What are Joanne's credentials and where is she based?
She holds BACP accreditation with registration through the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
How can sessions be arranged and what formats are used?
Therapy is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Clients can choose the format that best fits their routine and needs.
What does therapy cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Joanne?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
5 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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