Joanne Airey , BACP

Joanne Airey is an experienced and qualified counsellor based in the United Kingdom and a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. With more than 10 years of practice, she has worked across hospices, private practice, schools and university settings, gaining wide experience with different life stages and circumstances.

She has extensive experience delivering therapy online and by phone and has supported children, adolescents, young adults, adults and older people. Joanne predominantly uses a person-centred approach - sometimes described as client-centred - which prioritises the individual’s experience and the therapeutic relationship. She also draws on cognitive behavioural (CBT) and psychodynamic ideas when these are likely to be helpful, adapting methods to meet each person’s needs. Joanne aims to work in a warm, non-judgmental way and focuses on building a trusting relationship that allows people to explore change, improve communication, reduce anxiety and feel more in control of their lives.

Client-Centered and Solution-Focused Online Therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own experience, offering empathy, acceptance and support so they can explore feelings and make their own changes. This approach is helpful for issues such as low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief and general life transitions because it centres the work around what matters most to the individual.

Solution-Focused Therapy is brief and goal-oriented, concentrating on strengths, practical steps and achievable change. It is well suited to people looking for targeted strategies to manage stress, make decisions or move forward when facing specific challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Joanne Airey works collaboratively with each person to identify which method or combination of methods best fits their needs, goals and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists often adapt techniques as therapy progresses to ensure the best possible fit.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, allowing people to schedule appointments around work, family and travel commitments. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access therapy from different locations while working with a therapist who can tailor their approach to the individual’s circumstances.