Joanne

Mrs Joanne Gregory

Counselor

An experienced, competent and compassionate qualified counsellor working with children and adults

About Me

This experienced counsellor offers a warm, understanding space for individuals of all ages. With a compassionate approach, they help clients find clarity and build resilience. Sessions provide a calm environment where thoughts and feelings can be openly shared. Whether navigating childhood worries or adult complexities, clients will find a dedicated and supportive guide here.

Approach

That welcoming tone shapes a practical, steady way of working where we take small steps toward clearer thinking and stronger coping. In Biddulph or online, sessions are paced to your needs—sometimes reflective and conversational, sometimes structured with simple tasks to practice between meetings—to help with worries, life shifts and tangled relationships. I listen for patterns, invite gentle experimentation and check in on how strategies land in your day-to-day. People seeking calm, realistic support through change or loss often find this approach helpful.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Families
  • Individuals
  • Organisations
  • Parents

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Autism (ASD)

    A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.

  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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Professional Title:

  • Counselor

    A trained professional who provides talk therapy to help clients work through emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties.

Qualifications


ABC

Registrations


Abc

Counsellor

Service Area


Parkes Therapy Practice

In-person & Online

Biddulph, Staffordshire

United Kingdom