Joanne Bruce, BACP

Joanne Bruce offers a calm, encouraging space for adults and young people who are struggling with day-to-day pressures. She supports those facing stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship strain, grief and life changes. Joanne is straightforward and warm in sessions and helps people find practical ways forward.

She brings seven years of counselling experience and a life shaped by travel and varied work. Joanne trained in Person Centred Counselling and holds Foundation Degrees in Counselling Studies and Early Childhood Studies and Practice, plus a Bachelor of Education Studies. Her background in education and sport informs a practical, down-to-earth approach.

Joanne draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, solution-focused work and motivational interviewing alongside person-centred ways of working. She and the client agree together which methods fit best during the first assessment. Sessions may include talking, practical strategies and exercises to try between meetings.

Her experience includes helping people affected by parenting pressures, caregiver stress, neurodivergent challenges such as ADHD and autism, body image worries, and ageing and geriatric issues. She also supports those coping with bereavement, transitions and work-related difficulties.

Joanne’s style is described as warm and grounded, with a mix of empathy and humour. She aims to help people build confidence, reconnect with purpose and take manageable steps towards change.

How Joanne’s approaches translate to online work

Joanne uses person-centred ways of working alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and solution-focused methods. Person centred work focuses on listening, empathy and helping people make sense of their experience, useful for anxiety, low mood and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and gives practical exercises to reduce distress and improve sleep or mood. Solution-focused work aims to identify small, achievable steps and build on strengths to move towards clearer goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Joanne will work with each person to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. Early sessions are used to agree priorities and try out approaches together so adjustments can be made as progress unfolds.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm available session types before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit more easily around family, work or caregiving commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a busy day. Discussing practical arrangements with the therapist will help shape sessions to fit everyday life.