Joanne Barritt

Are you looking for a safe space to understand yourself, feel better and move forward? Perhaps you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious or low? Maybe you’re struggling with something that has happened to you, finding relationships difficult, or simply feeling that life has become harder than it should be. Sometimes, you may not even know exactly what is wrong, you just know that you don’t feel like yourself. You don't have to have all the answers, therapy can help you find them.

I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, as well as low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, emotional challenges and life changes. You may feel overwhelmed, low, disconnected or unsure how to move forward. I offer a warm, compassionate, non-judgemental space where you can feel heard and understood. Drawing on person-centred therapy and additional approaches I tailor support to your experiences, needs, goals, helping you make sense of what you've been through, developing self-compassion and move forward with greater confidence

I specialise in supporting adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, complex trauma, as well as self-esteem, relationship and emotional difficulties. I offer compassionate, tailored therapy to help you feel understood, make sense of your experiences, build self-compassion and move forward with greater confidence

If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low or affected by past experiences, you don't have to face it alone. I offer a warm, compassionate space to help you feel understood, make sense of what you're going through and find a way forward. Get in touch to explore how therapy could support you

I am a fully qualified accredited counsellor and psychotherapist, and have been actively practising for several years now. I have worked with a wide range of clients spanning from 5 to 75 years. I am trained to work with any presenting issue and commonly work with:

- anxiety and panic attacks

- dealing with sudden change such as bereavement, redundancy and divorce/relationship difficulties

- depression and sadness

- low self esteem / low self confidence

- survivors of trauma and abuse

- gender issues and stereotypes

- loneliness

I also offer sessions online via Zoom, or telephone counselling. Clients are asked to ensure they have a suitable venue for virtual sessions ensuring confidentiality can be maintained.

Concessions offered for

Low income

Students

Past clients have commented that my way of working helps them to feel accepted, understood and respected. This helps to build a relationship where clients can be honest and open about their issues and supports a depth of work where long lasting change can be found. I greatly believe that this depth of relationship is one of the most important elements to facilitate change for you. This is why I believe it is important for clients to have an initial introductory session to enable them to see whether I am someone they will feel comfortable working with.  To enable you to help make your decision whether I am the right therapist for you I offer an initial 30 minute introductory session for £20.