Therapist
Joanne Saulter
BACP
Gentle person-centred counselling
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- Person-centred approach
- Supports autism needs
- Faith integration optional
About Joanne
Joanne Saulter is a counsellor who draws on person-centred values to support people facing stress, anxiety, grief and life changes. She holds BACP accreditation, and presents a calm, warm approach that aims to help people feel heard and respected. Joanne works with adults and young people and can include faith perspectives when clients want that option.
Joanne helps people untangle feelings that make day-to-day life hard. She listens first, then supports clients to set realistic goals. Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual and move at a pace they find manageable.
Her background includes five years of clinical practice and work with carers and adults on the autism spectrum. That experience informs how she adapts conversations and practical ways of working to meet different needs. Clients can expect straightforward, patient support rather than technical jargon.
Joanne uses an integrative approach which draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based ideas, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and client-centred work. These approaches help with mood, relationships, trauma, identity and coping skills in everyday life.
People who prefer a faith-informed route can choose to include those beliefs in therapy. Where faith is not relevant, sessions remain focused on the client’s own values and goals. To begin, clients follow the service’s matching and scheduling steps to arrange a first session.
Joanne helps people untangle feelings that make day-to-day life hard. She listens first, then supports clients to set realistic goals. Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual and move at a pace they find manageable.
Her background includes five years of clinical practice and work with carers and adults on the autism spectrum. That experience informs how she adapts conversations and practical ways of working to meet different needs. Clients can expect straightforward, patient support rather than technical jargon.
Joanne uses an integrative approach which draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based ideas, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and client-centred work. These approaches help with mood, relationships, trauma, identity and coping skills in everyday life.
People who prefer a faith-informed route can choose to include those beliefs in therapy. Where faith is not relevant, sessions remain focused on the client’s own values and goals. To begin, clients follow the service’s matching and scheduling steps to arrange a first session.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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How her approaches can work online
Joanne blends person-centred values with therapies that focus on values, emotion and coping. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, low mood and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people understand how early connection shapes current feelings and responses. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance and reducing unhelpful reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joanne aims to collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. She will talk through options and adapt sessions as the relationship develops so the plan stays relevant and realistic.
If you want to work online, please confirm the current session formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caring responsibilities and daily routines. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from a quieter place or when being on camera is not ideal. Registered and accredited professionals, including counsellors and therapists, can tailor online sessions to focus on practical skills, emotional processing or values-based work depending on what the client needs.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Joanne help with?
Joanne works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, bipolar and life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and collaborative, with practical tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy used when helpful.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of clinical practice and experience working with carers and adults with autism.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
Joanne is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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