About me
Hello, my name is Joe, and thanks for taking the time to read my profile.
My own experience, both as a client and as a therapist, is that sometimes life becomes difficult in ways that are hard to make sense of or talk about.
You might be struggling with a relationship, separation, porn or another unwanted behaviour. Perhaps you're drinking more than you'd like, feeling anxious or overwhelmed, or simply feeling stuck and unsure what to do next.
I provide online, person-centred counselling for adults who want a space to talk honestly about what's happening, without judgement.
I have a particular interest in working with men, especially those who may find it difficult to talk about what they're going through or who have reached a point where things have become difficult to manage alone. I also work with women experiencing many of the same challenges.
Some of the things I work with include:
- Anxiety, overthinking and feeling stuck
- Relationships, separation and affairs
- Porn and unwanted or compulsive behaviours
- Shame and difficult emotions
- Alcohol and other difficult behaviours
- Life changes and loss of direction
- Emotional and relationship difficulties
- Adjusting to major changes in life
My approach is straightforward and collaborative. I pay particular attention to your process, the language you use and the emotions that underpin our conversations. I'll work with you to understand what's happening, explore patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and together we can consider what might help you move forward.
I also have personal experience of recovery, which has shaped my understanding of some of the difficulties people can face around habits, behaviour and change. My interest in mindfulness and my wider life experience also inform the way I work. I want you to feel able to explore what's going on without pressure or judgement.
How I work
Free initial call: We start with an informal 20-minute chat to discuss what you're looking for and answer any questions.
First session and shared goals: If we decide to work together, our first full session gives us an opportunity to clarify what you want from counselling so that our work has a sense of direction.
Regular check-ins: As we work together, we'll take time to review how things are going and whether the counselling continues to feel useful and relevant to you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications & experience
I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist with a Postgraduate Qualification in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I’ve worked as a counsellor in recovery centres and colleges, and currently provide counselling for:
Red Rose Recovery
Kendal College
Physicians Anonymous – supporting doctors dealing with burnout, stress and addiction
Alongside my counselling work, I bring a broad professional background shaped by both mental health and education. Before training as a teacher, I worked as a mental health worker, supporting a diverse range of individuals with mental health difficulties and learning needs. I later gained extensive teaching experience in the UK and abroad, spending several years living and working in Italy.
These experiences continue to inform my therapeutic approach, helping me to offer grounded, compassionate support that recognises the complexity of each person’s life, history, and circumstances.
I have over twenty years experience of 12 step programs, I have my own recovery story and this shapes how I work.
I have practised mindfulness for over thirty years and hold a deep interest in how spirituality can support recovery and emotional wellbeing.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Photos & videos
Fees
£40.00 per session
Additional information
Availability
I am available Monday to Sunday.
Fees
My fees are £40 per session.
I offer an initial free 20-minute call. This gives you the opportunity to share what brings you to counselling and decide if I’m the right counsellor for you
Contact
I offer online sessions
Phone: 07418356223
Email me
You can contact me by phone or email. If I am unable to answer your call I will get back to you promptly.
When I work
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Further information
As I work online only, it's important that you know I am registered with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) and comply with UK data protection laws to ensure your personal information is handled safely and confidentially.
I have monthly supervision, both one-to-one and with peers, to ensure I’m working ethically and in the best interests of my clients.
I am currently undertaking foundational training in trauma and PTSD. I believe that integrating this knowledge with a person-centred approach can deepen my ability to support clients in safely processing painful or overwhelming past experiences. In a world where trauma is increasingly recognised and widespread, I see this as a valuable and timely addition to my work.
