About me

Joanne Airey

I qualified as a counsellor in 2015, and have been running my private practice since 2018.  Over the years I have had the privilege of supporting clients in a range of settings, including:. 

Place2Be

Time4you

Herriot Hospice

Aberdeen University

Teesside Hospice

Mable Therapy

Mind

The counselling model I use is mainly person-centred, but I also draw from others such as CBT, psychodynamic and transactional analysis if I see that it may help.  I also work creatively, if I feel this may be beneficial.

My personal philosophy is to explore issues deeply, as this can help to stop the unwanted issues from recurring and having a negative impact on the way we think.

I also specialise in relationship and couples counselling, having completed additional training recognised by COSRT (College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists).  I support couples to understand difficulties in their relationship, improve communication and work through unhelpful patterns together.

I have a particular interest in supporting women through menopause and other significant life changes, and have undertaken additional training in menopause to deepen my knowledge and understanding in this area.

I have extensive experience for bereavement counselling in general, including providing counselling at Herriot Hospice and Teesside Hospice.  I am aware that grief can take many forms, including the loss of a much loved pet.

I regularly undertake further training and professional development to keep my knowledge and practice up to date.