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Joanne Leadbetter, BACP

Compassionate UK therapist for life changes
  • Relationship and parenting support
  • Experience with neurodiverse clients
  • Flexible session formats

About Joanne Leadbetter

Joanne Leadbetter is a UK-credentialed therapist with three years of professional counselling experience and a long history of working with young people. She supports clients with LGBTQ+ related concerns, parenting challenges, career difficulties, and coping with life changes, and she has experience working with neurodiverse individuals. While her formal counselling practice spans three years, she also brings over 30 years of experience working with young people in other capacities, offering a depth of perspective that informs her approach.

Now in her 50s, Joanne draws on personal and professional insight to relate to a wide range of issues. She approaches every person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit each individual’s needs. Joanne recognizes that seeking change takes courage and aims to create a supportive environment that helps clients move toward a more fulfilling and happier life.

Joanne holds BACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a recognised professional organisation for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Relationship issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesCancerCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily problemsImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Joanne Leadbetter have?

Joanne Leadbetter has three years of professional counselling experience.

Is Joanne Leadbetter a licensed therapist?

Yes. Joanne holds BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is a recognised professional organisation for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

In which languages does Joanne Leadbetter provide therapy?

Joanne provides therapy in English.

Where is Joanne Leadbetter located?

Joanne is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Joanne Leadbetter as my therapist?

You can work with Joanne through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Joanne Leadbetter work with international clients?

Joanne Leadbetter does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Joanne Leadbetter cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and Joanne's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Online Therapy Be a Good Fit for You?

Many people ask whether remote counselling can make a real difference. For many common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and navigating life changes - online therapy has been found to be comparable to traditional in-person sessions for achieving meaningful outcomes.

One of the main benefits is flexibility. Clients can choose the communication method that feels most comfortable to them - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which helps therapy fit into busy schedules and varied lifestyles.

Sessions are provided by licensed professionals and therapists, and if the match does not feel right clients can switch to a different therapist at any time. Online options make it easier to access support while balancing work, family, and other commitments, and they offer a practical way to maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change.

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