Hi, I’m Joe
About Me
I'm a qualified counsellor and a registered member of the BACP. My approach is person-centred, which is just a fancy way of saying I won't tell you what to do or give you advice thats not needed. I'll listen, and help you work through whatever's on your mind at your own pace.
I'm also autistic, so I know what it's like to feel a bit out of step with the world. That doesn't mean I only work with neurodivergent people — far from it. Most of the people I see just need a quiet, safe space to untangle their thoughts, whether they're feeling anxious, low, stressed, stuck, or simply not themselves.
Life throws things at all of us, and sometimes it's hard to make sense of it on your own.
Everyone is welcome regardless of age or gender, from children and teenagers to young adults and older adults. I know that men in particular can find it difficult to reach out for help, or feel unsure what counselling is even like. So let me put you at ease: there's no pressure, no jargon, and no expectation to have it all figured out. Just a proper conversation, with someone who won't judge you.
Whether you're going through a tough patch, carrying something heavy, or just want to feel more like yourself again, you're welcome here.
Come as you are. I’ll take it from there.
What it means to be BACP-registered
You might see the letters BACP after my name and wonder what they actually mean for you. So here it is in plain English.
I'm a fully qualified counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (the BACP for short). That's the UK's largest professional body for counselling.
Being registered isn't just a badge. It means:
I've met strict training standards – you're not seeing someone who did a quick online course and called it a day.
I follow their ethical framework – that's a fancy way of saying I'm committed to keeping you safe, respecting your privacy, and being honest with you.
I'm regularly supervised – I have a qualified, experienced supervisor who helps me think through my work so I can be the best possible support for you.
I keep learning – I don't just qualify and stop. I do ongoing training to stay up to date and keep improving.
You have somewhere to go if something goes wrong – on the very small chance you ever had a complaint about me, the BACP has a proper process to handle it.
For you, it boils down to this: you can feel safer knowing I've been properly trained, I'm checked on, and I take my work seriously.
It's not about being perfect – no therapist is. It's about being professional, trustworthy, and accountable. And that matters when you're sharing the important stuff with someone.