Hello, my name is Joan Beech, I am a qualified integrative therapist, I hold professional registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapists (BACP). 

I am committed to providing you with a non-judgemental, compassionate and confidential therapeutic space.  A space where you will feel free to navigate difficult emotions, thoughts and beliefs that can be hard to express openly with others. 

Based on your individual needs and preferences, I will offer you a range of approaches and techniques which will assist you in the exploration and understanding of your issues.  Using agreed methods, we will work in a collaborative way to help you overcome barriers to your personal growth and development, and to find your best way forward.

I hold qualifications in the following areas:

• Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling Practice – Ulster University
• Level 5 CPCAB in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
• Understanding Emotions and Emotional Disorders
• Applied Risk Intervention Skills Training
• Disassociation and Trauma training
• Understanding Domestic Abuse
• Strengths-based CBT
• Mindfulness-Centred CBT
• OCN Self-Advocacy Training
• Handling Disclosure
• Safeguarding Adults L2
• Neurodivergent Affirming Practice
• Autistic Masking – Basic and Beyond

Your individualised therapy can incorporate; CBT (including traditional, strengths-based, mindfulness-centred), Person-centred and Psychodynamic. 

As an integrative therapist I am skilled at adapting my practice to a wide range of issues incorporating a blend of approaches.  I have experience of working with a diverse range of clients with a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, phobias, and relationship difficulties.

I appreciate that different people require different styles of therapy including pace, structure and level of activity, I am committed to working responsively to your needs throughout the duration of therapy.  We will review and modify the approach where necessary, to ensure that you receive therapy that works best for you.