Joanne Sage, BACP

Joanne Sage is a counsellor who helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and sexual dysfunction among other concerns. She works with low mood, self-esteem problems, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes. Her clear, calm manner aims to make it easier to talk about difficult feelings.

She uses an integrative approach and draws on several therapies to suit each person. Sessions focus on understanding what has happened, noticing patterns that repeat, and practising new ways of coping. Joanne offers grounding and mindfulness practices to bring attention back to the present moment.

Her background includes ten years of professional experience as a therapist and long experience in the mental health field. She has worked with charities and services that support people’s mental well being alongside running a private practice. This variety has shaped a practical style that values simple, repeatable skills.

Work will often look at family history and how early patterns shape current behaviour. Joanne pays attention to how trauma can be stored in the body and uses somatic awareness to help people name and relieve physical tension linked to emotional pain. She also helps build boundaries and distress tolerance through steady practice.

The goal is to help clients find small, reliable steps forward. Joanne encourages people to notice strengths, learn coping strategies, and take an active role in their own healing. She aims to make therapy a collaborative, manageable process.

How her approaches shape online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current feelings and patterns. It helps people who want to understand why they repeat certain relationship behaviours and how to build more reliable emotional responses.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person without judgement. It supports people who need space to name their feelings and make decisions at their own pace.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and many everyday challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joanne will talk with each person about their needs, goals and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which mix of methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Confirm the available session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can fit more easily into busy lives and make it simpler to keep regular meetings. They can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video when that suits the person. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use these flexible options to help clients keep therapy consistent alongside work, family or health commitments.