Life can feel heavy at times, whether you've been carrying difficult feelings for years, feeling stuck in old patterns, or unsure how to cope with what life is asking of you right now. You don’t have to carry it all on your own — I’m here to help you catch your breath.
Hi, I’m Joanne. I’m a counsellor and hypnotherapist, but I’m also someone who has experienced anxiety, stress, and overwhelm myself — both in my previous career working in a busy corporate role and as a mother. I know how nerve-wracking it can feel to reach out, which is why I keep things simple, down-to-earth, and relaxed. There’s no judgement here — just space to make sense of what’s happening and find a gentler way forward.
My work is shaped by both my professional experience and my own lived understanding of how messy life can be. I’ve supported people through anxiety, difficult relationships, life changes, and experiences that have left them feeling unsettled, drained, or unsure of themselves. I work in a neuroaffirming way, which means I meet you exactly where you are. There’s no pressure to think, talk, or be a certain way — we work together in a way that feels right for you.
Together, we’ll focus on helping things feel more manageable, so you can feel more settled and comfortable in yourself.
I see clients in person in Dunmow and Colchester, as well as online across the UK. You’re welcome to spend some time looking around my website, finding out more about me and the services I offer — and to get in touch if and when it feels right for you.
Therapy That Works For You
As a pluralistic therapist, I draw on a range of counselling and hypnotherapy approaches, tailoring sessions to suit your needs, goals, and pace.
For some, therapy offers space simply to talk and be heard. For others, it’s about learning new coping strategies or exploring deeper patterns from the past. When working with fears and phobias, I often integrate counselling with hypnotherapy, which many clients find particularly effective.
With flexible booking and online sessions available, therapy can fit around your life and commitments. Whatever your reason for coming to therapy, our work together will always be guided by what feels most helpful and meaningful for you.
Services I Offer
I tailor support to you and your needs. You might be looking for open-ended therapy, where we work together for as long as you feel is beneficial, or you may want to work to a specific goal or timeframe.
I offer the following services:
Finding The Right Therapist
I know that choosing the right therapist is such a personal thing and it's difficult to make a decision just by searching for therapy online. Thats's why I offer a free, no obligation, 15 minute introduction call as an opportunity for us to chat and get a feel for whether we might work well together. Get in touch to book here. Here is what past clients say:
FIRST TIME HYPNOBIRTHING PARENTS
Jo made us feel relaxed and confident throughout our sessions. We both left feeling 10x more confident about the birth and are very excited to meet our new addition to the family!
DRIVING CONFIDENCE, RACHEL
Joanne listened and really tailored her hypnotherapy to suit me and my needs and it has made such a difference to my life - giving me back some lost independence.
SPIDER PHOBIA, BRAINTREE
Joanne was patient & caring in her approach & created a calm atmosphere so I was able to speak about how my fear controlled many aspects of my life ... I have conquered this fear ... Therapy has decreased my daily anxiety and I would have no hesitation in recommending Joanne.
Contact & Bookings
Locations
Feering, Colchester, Essex CO5
Online for the rest of the UK
Availability
Monday to Thursday between 9am and 3pm, with limited availability on Monday evenings.
I offer a free, no-obligation 15 minute phone consultation to explore how we might work together. To enquire or book, please send me a message using the form below.
You can also email me at: hello@joanneflatt.co.uk