Joanne Carter

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BA(hons) MBACP Hoofprints CIC

About me

 I am a trauma and attachment therapist, working therapeutically with adults, children, young people and families. My experience and areas of training include domestic abuse and the impact of substance use and harmful sexual behaviour in children.

I have experience in helping clients recover from stress, low mood and anxiety, relationship issues, childhood trauma and abuse, motivation issues, self-esteem, and confidence.

I also offer outdoor and equine-assisted therapy in Dalton Piercy at Hoofprints community interest company.

I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • PgCert Clinical Supervision
  • BA (hons) Therapeutic Counselling 
  • Level 3 NSPCC Safeguarding adults and children. 
  • Level 1 Dyadic Development Psychotherapy.
  • Diploma in Equine Assisted Therapy

I have training and experience working with the following 

  • Domestic Abuse 
  • Inner child recovery 
  • Attachment therapy
  • Art therapy 
  • Harmful sexual behaviour 
  • Sexual abuse
  • Drugs and alcohol recovery 
  • Theraplay 
  • Equine-assisted therapy 
  • CBT 
  • ADHD 
  • DID 
  • ASD
  • Anxiety and depression 
  • Childhood trauma 
  • Complex mental health

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

Free initial in-person, telephone or online session

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Keyworkers
  • OAPs
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed
  • Refugees

Health Insurance/EAP

  • Aviva
  • Axa Health
  • BUPA
  • Cigna
  • Health Assured
  • Saga
  • Vitality
  • WPA

When I work

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Greenbank, Waldon Street, Hartlepool, Durham, TS24 7QS

Four Acre Equestrian, Dalton Piercy, Hartlepool, Durham, TS27 3HY

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Children (0-12)
Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

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Online platforms

Whatsapp
Zoom
FaceTime
Google Meet
Microsoft Teams