Joanne Bagwell

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief and loss
• Somatic work

About Joanne

Joanne Bagwell helps people work through stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression and relationship concerns using an integrative approach that adapts to the individual. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and has three years' experience working with clients in the United Kingdom.

Joanne uses different ways of working depending on what a person needs. Sessions are grounded in listening and reflecting back what is said, and she will use approaches such as Client-Centred, Existential, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused and Somatic methods as appropriate. The emphasis is on practical steps and making space to think and feel about difficult experiences.

In practice Joanne supports people through life changes, parenting strain, career worries, sleep problems and compassion fatigue as well as trauma and abuse related concerns. She also works on issues such as body image, attachment problems, guilt and shame, and loneliness. She can talk with people about intimacy-related problems and commitment or communication difficulties.

Joanne's sessions aim to clarify what is happening now and what a person wants to change. Conversations look at patterns in feelings and behaviour and explore small, manageable steps for coping. She also pays attention to how the body holds stress and may include somatic techniques when helpful.

People who choose Joanne are offered steady professional support while they think through difficult choices. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.

How her approaches work in online counselling

Joanne commonly uses Client-Centred Therapy and Somatic Therapy in her work. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the client says so people can explore their own thoughts and choices; it helps with low mood, self-esteem and relationship worries. Somatic Therapy pays attention to bodily sensations and movement to reduce the physical effects of stress and trauma and can help when sleep, tension or anxiety are part of the problem.

Finding the best approach is part of the process. Joanne works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she reviews how things are going as therapy progresses.

Check the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, avoid travel time and allow for different ways of meeting for a shorter check-in or a longer session when needed. Registered and accredited professionals often adapt techniques so the work can be effective at a distance, and Joanne will discuss practical arrangements and what to expect at the first appointment.

Topics Joanne lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Intimacy-related issues
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Compassion fatigue
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Attachment issues
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Divorce and separation
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Mood disorders
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Existential Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Somatic Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Joanne

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She works with anxiety and stress and uses methods to help manage symptoms and daily coping.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She offers an integrative approach that draws on Client-Centred, Existential, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused and Somatic methods.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years' experience working with clients in private practice in the United Kingdom.

Is she a registered counsellor in the UK?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can I book from outside the UK?

She works with people based and living in the United Kingdom and does not accept international clients.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with her?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.