Joanne (Jo) Webster

• Stress and anxiety
• Bereavement and loss
• CBT and client-centred

About Joanne

Joanne (Jo) Webster works with stress, anxiety, family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and coping with life changes. She uses a mix of approaches and adapts sessions to what each person needs. Jo is registered with the NCPS and has practised since 2015, giving her ten years' experience in the UK.

Jo draws on several therapeutic models in her work, including client-centred methods, cognitive behavioural techniques, hypnotherapy, motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas. She describes her practice as integrated and pluralistic, which means she can use different techniques depending on the issue and the person. Sessions focus on clear, practical conversations and emotional processing rather than jargon.

She has particular experience in bereavement and loss. Jo worked in palliative care for seven years supporting people with terminal illness and their family members before and after bereavement. She has supported people through the death of a baby, child or young person as well as adults grieving partners, parents, relatives or friends.

Other areas she has helped with include stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-esteem, attachment and relationship difficulties, addiction and abuse. She also works with issues such as abandonment, codependency, communication problems, control issues, dissociation, domestic violence, and problems arising from cancer, caregiving and end-of-life circumstances.

Jo offers one-to-one work and has experience with children, young people, couples and groups from earlier roles. She practices in the UK and conducts sessions in English. To start, clients use the website matching process to book a first appointment.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work

Jo uses client-centred work and cognitive behavioural techniques in a way that focuses on what the person brings to the room. Client-centred therapy involves listening closely and following the person's concerns, which can help with low mood, relationship stress and grief. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at thoughts and patterns and includes practical strategies for managing anxiety, stress and unhelpful behaviours.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jo will discuss different methods with the client and agree which to try based on the client's needs, goals and preferences. This can mean starting with one approach and adding others as the work develops.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week and can reduce travel time. It also allows shorter check-ins or sessions that avoid relying on video if that helps with concentration or bandwidth. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly use online sessions to maintain regular contact and continuity of care.

Topics Joanne lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Coping with life changes
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Cancer
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Codependency
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Phobias
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Hypnotherapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Joanne

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed among the main concerns she works with, and she uses cognitive behavioural approaches alongside other methods.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises an integrated, pluralistic approach drawing on client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, hypnotherapy, motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas.

How long has she been practising?

She has ten years' experience and has been qualified since 2015.

Is she registered and where does she work?

She is registered with the NCPS and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can I see her if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at present.

What session formats does she use?

The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current options such as video or phone through the booking process before arranging a session.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start counselling with her?

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