Joanne Bruce, BACP
Experienced BACP therapist for life transitions
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships and family
- Online sessions available
About Joanne Bruce
Joanne Bruce provides a warm, empowering space where adults and young people can feel seen, supported, and encouraged to move through life’s challenges. Drawing on seven years of clinical experience and a background that spans education, sport and counselling, she blends professional training with lived experience to help people rediscover direction and resilience.
As a single mother of three who has lived and worked in the United States, Switzerland, England and Egypt, Joanne brings a broad cultural perspective and practical understanding of family life and transitions. Her own sporting journey, which included national-level rowing and athletics until an injury changed her path, informs a belief that strength is often rebuilt through adversity. This lived resilience complements her therapeutic work and her interest in movement and growth.
Joanne trained in Person Centred Counselling and also uses a range of therapies including cognitive behavioural therapy or CBT, creative methods and motivational techniques. She holds BACP credentials, which refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and completed foundation degrees in Counselling Studies and Early Childhood Studies and Practice, as well as a Bachelor of Education Studies.
Clients describe her approach as warm, grounded and deeply human. Joanne supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting and neurodivergent challenges such as ADHD and autism, as well as issues around self-esteem, grief, intimacy, eating and sleep. On the first assessment she and the client decide together which method best fits the client’s needs and goals, creating a collaborative plan for change.
As a single mother of three who has lived and worked in the United States, Switzerland, England and Egypt, Joanne brings a broad cultural perspective and practical understanding of family life and transitions. Her own sporting journey, which included national-level rowing and athletics until an injury changed her path, informs a belief that strength is often rebuilt through adversity. This lived resilience complements her therapeutic work and her interest in movement and growth.
Joanne trained in Person Centred Counselling and also uses a range of therapies including cognitive behavioural therapy or CBT, creative methods and motivational techniques. She holds BACP credentials, which refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and completed foundation degrees in Counselling Studies and Early Childhood Studies and Practice, as well as a Bachelor of Education Studies.
Clients describe her approach as warm, grounded and deeply human. Joanne supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting and neurodivergent challenges such as ADHD and autism, as well as issues around self-esteem, grief, intimacy, eating and sleep. On the first assessment she and the client decide together which method best fits the client’s needs and goals, creating a collaborative plan for change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Joanne Bruce have?
Joanne Bruce has 7 years of experience.
Is Joanne Bruce a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential, which refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Joanne Bruce provide therapy?
Joanne provides therapy in English.
Where is Joanne Bruce located?
Joanne is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Joanne Bruce as my therapist?
Clients can work with Joanne through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Joanne Bruce work with international clients?
Yes, Joanne works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Joanne Bruce 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 cancelled 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 to help match you with Joanne. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches for online support
Joanne commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, non-directive environment where the client’s own goals and values shape the process; this approach helps with issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns and navigating life changes. Cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, stress and difficulties with sleep or motivation.She may also draw on motivational interviewing techniques to help clients explore their readiness for change and strengthen personal motivation. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process - Joanne works with each person to find the right fit based on their needs, goals and preferences, and adapts methods as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with Joanne is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving commitments, limited mobility or living at a distance. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access support from registered professionals without needing to travel, while still allowing the therapist and client to build a meaningful working relationship.