I offer a warm, empowering space where adults and young people can feel truly seen, supported, and inspired to overcome life's challenges.
As a compassionate and experienced therapist, i bring both professional skills and real life- understanding to my work. I'm a single mother of three, and my journey has taken me across the world living and working in America, Switzerland, England and Egypt. My background in Education , sport and counselling has shaped a deep belief that people can grow through adversity and rediscover purpose no matter where life takes them.
In my teens, i represented my country in athletics and later face the loss of that identity due to injury - an experience that taught me resilience and the power of rebuilding. I've rowed at national level, cycled through the Alpes, and learned first-hand that strength comes from embracing both the highs and lows of life. Now at 51, i am living my purpose -combining my passion for helping others with my love of movement and growth.
Clients describe my approach as warm, grounded and deeply human. I bring empathy, humour, and insight to every session, helping people reconnect with themselves and move forward with confidence.
I support people who want to find clarity , purpose and peace in areas such as.
Lack of direction in life
Relationship issues
Anxiety/Stress
Depression/low mood/ lack of motivation
Work/Office challenges
Sport therapy
Relationship issues
Parenting support
Neurodivergent challenges
Anxiety and depression
Anger and emotional regulation
Low self-esteem and confidence
Christianity
Children (Teens)
Young People
Old People
ADHD
Autism
My formal training is Person Centred Counselling. I use many therapies including creativity, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). On your first assessment we will decide together the most suitable method of therapy to meet your requirements.
I hold Foundation Degrees in Counselling Studies and Early Childhood Studies and Practice. I also hold a Bachelors Degree in Education Studies.
Additional areas of focus: Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hearing impaired, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Visually impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #384165
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Joanne Bruce. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
She's really helped me to figure out who I am. And also in processing so many things in my life
Written on May 06, 2026 after therapy with Joanne for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes