Joanne Hanson

I’m a person-centred counsellor who believes that being real sits at the heart of meaningful change – not just in therapy, but in life.

I retrained as a counsellor at 35, which means I truly live by the belief that it’s never too late to change direction or start again. Self-awareness has been a lifelong practice for me, and I know first-hand what it feels like to sit in the client’s chair. That experience shapes how I work: with empathy, openness, and deep respect for your story.

I’m a single mum of two daughters and was diagnosed later in life with ADHD and PMDD, which has deepened my understanding of how complex, nuanced, and individual our inner worlds can be. It’s another reason I work in a way that centres you – your pace, your needs, your reality.

At the centre of my practice is the belief that when you’re met with honesty, compassion and acceptance, real change becomes possible.