- Bereavement support
- Friendlier listening
- Practical coping help
About Joanne
Joanne (Jo) Webster is a counsellor who aims to help people facing stress, anxiety, grief and life changes. She highlights practical support for family issues, trauma and loss and pays attention to difficulties such as codependency and attachment concerns. Jo works in English and practices from the United Kingdom, drawing on a decade of experience to guide conversations and planning.
Jo holds NCPS registration, which she uses as part of her professional identity since qualifying in 2015. She describes herself as empathic, approachable and a good listener, offering a calm space for people to talk through painful or confusing experiences. Her manner is straightforward and warm, aimed at helping someone feel heard and understood.
In her work she draws on a range of therapeutic ideas rather than a single method. This allows sessions to focus on what the person needs in the moment, whether that is exploring past patterns or developing practical skills for day-to-day living. She tailors the approach to fit the person rather than forcing a fixed model.
Her background includes seven years in palliative care supporting people with terminal illness and those close to them before and after bereavement. That experience informs her work with loss and end-of-life concerns, including bereavement after the death of a baby, child or young person, and supporting people through the shock of sudden or traumatic loss.
Jo also brings experience working with a broad range of other presenting issues, including addiction, domestic violence, dissociation, and relationship and family problems. She invites people to take the first step by choosing a way to start that feels manageable for them.
How Jo uses different therapies online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building trust. The counsellor follows the person’s pace and helps them find their own solutions, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and relationship worries.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful reactions. It can help with stress, anxiety and coping with life changes by offering step-by-step strategies.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jo will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. That choice is reviewed as therapy progresses so the plan can change if needed.
If you are considering online therapy, check the available session options before booking to confirm what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around family, work or medical commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it easier to continue work during periods of illness or when caring responsibilities are heavy. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt techniques used in person to an online setting, and Jo can discuss how a chosen approach will work in remote sessions during your initial match conversation.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Joanne help with?
Jo works with stress, anxiety, grief and coping with life changes, and also addresses family problems, trauma and codependency among other related issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and adaptable, using different approaches to meet the needs of each person and focusing on listening and collaborative planning.
What is her professional background?
She has around 10 years of clinical experience and spent seven years working in palliative care supporting people through terminal illness and bereavement.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.