Joanne Bruce, BACP
Warm, grounded therapist for adults and young people
- Client-centered therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Parenting and relationship support
About Joanne Bruce
Joanne Bruce offers a warm, empowering therapeutic presence for adults and young people who want to move through life’s challenges with greater clarity and resilience. She combines professional training with lived experience as a single mother of three and a life lived across America, Switzerland, England and Egypt, bringing practical understanding alongside counselling skills to each session.
Her work is informed by a background in education, sport and counselling, and by personal experiences such as competing in athletics at a national level and adapting to identity changes after injury. At 51 she channels that history of resilience and growth into clinical practice, helping people rediscover purpose and direction. She holds BACP membership - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - as well as Foundation Degrees in Counselling Studies and Early Childhood Studies and Practice, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Education Studies.
Clients describe her approach as warm, grounded and deeply human, and she brings empathy, humour and practical insight to sessions. Joanne supports people facing anxiety, stress, depression, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, neurodivergent concerns such as ADHD and autism, sport-related transitions, grief, low self-esteem and issues around intimacy. On the first assessment she and the client decide together which methods will best meet their needs, drawing on person-centred principles, CBT and other evidence-informed approaches.
Her work is informed by a background in education, sport and counselling, and by personal experiences such as competing in athletics at a national level and adapting to identity changes after injury. At 51 she channels that history of resilience and growth into clinical practice, helping people rediscover purpose and direction. She holds BACP membership - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - as well as Foundation Degrees in Counselling Studies and Early Childhood Studies and Practice, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Education Studies.
Clients describe her approach as warm, grounded and deeply human, and she brings empathy, humour and practical insight to sessions. Joanne supports people facing anxiety, stress, depression, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, neurodivergent concerns such as ADHD and autism, sport-related transitions, grief, low self-esteem and issues around intimacy. On the first assessment she and the client decide together which methods will best meet their needs, drawing on person-centred principles, CBT and other evidence-informed approaches.
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 seven years of professional therapeutic experience.
Is Joanne Bruce a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP credentials.
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?
You 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 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 Joanne. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Joanne works from a blend of client-centred practice and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and she also uses motivational interviewing where helpful. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-judgmental space in which clients explore their own values and choices; it is useful for people seeking direction, self-esteem work or processing life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and develop practical strategies to manage anxiety, low mood and stress. Motivational Interviewing supports people who are ambivalent about change by building motivation and clear, achievable goals.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Joanne collaborates with each person at assessment to choose methods that fit their needs, goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made so that therapy stays relevant and practical.
Online therapy with Joanne is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility around work, parenting and varied schedules. These options make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals and to maintain momentum between sessions while fitting therapy into everyday life.