Joanne Thacker , BACP

Joanne Thacker holds a BACP-accredited Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling, with BACP referring to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works from a place of compassion and believes it takes real courage to reach out for support. Joanne offers attentive listening and a calm presence, helping people to find clarity by talking about what matters to them.

Her approach is warm, non-judgmental and client-focused, providing time and space for each person to explore their story at their own pace. Joanne is passionate about hearing people’s experiences and supporting them as they work toward a more hopeful future.

She has three years of experience supporting people affected by domestic abuse and trauma, and has a particular interest in grief, trauma and abuse. Joanne encourages collaborative work so that, together, therapist and client can identify practical steps toward improved wellbeing and stronger relationships.

Throughout her practice she aims to create an environment of respect and empathy where clients can be heard and understood. Joanne believes that speaking openly about difficult experiences can be a powerful first step toward change and a better life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Joanne draws on attachment-based work to explore how early relationships influence current patterns of connection and trust; this approach can be helpful for people struggling with abandonment, attachment difficulties and relationship distress. She also uses client-centered therapy, which emphasizes the client’s own perspective and strengths - the therapist offers empathy, acceptance and time to help clients find their own solutions and build self-understanding. In addition, Joanne integrates psychodynamic ideas to examine recurring themes and unconscious patterns that can emerge from past experiences and affect present behaviour and emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Joanne collaborates with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, and adapts the work as progress is made so therapy remains responsive and relevant.

Online sessions make it easier to access consistent support. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, clients can choose formats that fit their schedules and comfort levels. These options increase flexibility and make it simpler to maintain continuity of care while working with licensed professionals and therapists from different locations.