Joanna Markvoort-Weijters, BACP
Compassionate counsellor focused on everyday change
Book with JoannaAbout Joanna
Joanna Markvoort-Weijters is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people with stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem and career concerns. She also supports people dealing with depression, addictions, grief and parenting strain. Joanna works with people who identify as LGBT and with those facing life changes such as divorce, adoption or caring responsibilities.
She takes a straightforward, conversational style in sessions. Joanna treats the person as the expert in their own life and draws on their strengths.
Background and approach
Conversations focus on practical steps, clearer goals and noticing what already helps in daily life. Joanna uses client-centred ways of working that emphasise understanding each person’s experience. She also incorporates attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships affect current patterns.
Existential approaches help people find meaning and make choices when life feels uncertain. She holds BACP registration and has around 11 years of experience working with adults. Joanna values a warm, respectful space where people can speak honestly and try new ways of coping.
She aims to balance emotional support with practical strategies that fit day-to-day life. If someone is unsure whether to try counselling, Joanna encourages a short initial step to see how the relationship feels. Booking begins with a matching process, after which sessions are scheduled according to her availability.
What Joanna works with
Everything Joanna lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Joanna is listed here; the rest shows what else Joanna works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Joanna lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How her approaches guide online counselling
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand why they react or connect in certain ways and can support work on closeness and trust. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding without judgement. It suits people who need space to make sense of feelings and decide on next steps. Existential Therapy helps when life feels uncertain or empty; it works by exploring values, responsibility and what gives life meaning.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Joanna aims to work together with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences. That means checking in about what helps, adapting the style over time, and choosing practical exercises that fit everyday life.
The therapist's biography does not list specific online session types, so please confirm the available formats before booking. Many people find remote sessions make fitting counselling into busy days easier, such as shorter check-ins that suit a work break or meetings that avoid travel. Online work can also allow more flexible scheduling and steady continuity when life circumstances change. Registered or accredited professionals can guide how to make sessions practical and useful for the issues someone brings.
Questions people ask about Joanna
What concerns does Joanna help with?
Joanna supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem issues. She also works with career challenges, addiction, grief and a range of life transitions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is conversational and practical, treating the client as the expert in their story. Sessions focus on building on strengths and setting achievable steps.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has about 11 years of professional experience working in the UK. That background includes supporting people with anxiety, autism-related issues, motivation and confidence.
Which credentials and location are listed?
Joanna is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.
In which languages can I speak with her?
Sessions are offered in English and Dutch. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Joanna?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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