Joanne Searle | UKCP Registered Psychotherapist: Couples & Individuals

Online couples counselling

I have been an individual and couples psychotherapist since 1996. I define intimacy in a relationship as being emotionally open and physically close. The focus of my work is with couples and individuals who are facing challenges in their relationship(s), and/or who recognise the value of therapeutic input to improve their experience of their relationship(s). I do this by supporting my clients in their individual and shared journey to experience true intimacy. 

Since the start of the pandemic and lockdown, I have offered individual and couples therapy, counselling and coaching virtually using Zoom, GoogleMeet and Teams. I find working online can be extremely effective. 

I am currently based in Johannesburg, South Africa, having lived in London for 15 years from 1988-2003. Whilst in London I retrained, from being an Chartered Accountant, as a Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapist. I work with clients globally, mostly in South Africa, UK & Europe and the USA. 

More about me

I am passionate about people finding the love they want and creating relationships that work. Through my own journey of self-discovery and healing, I learned that truly intimate relationships are possible through self-awareness, choice and conscious design. I believe in everyone’s desire and ability to realise their potential. My approach to therapy and coaching is supportive and strengths based.My clients say that I am warm, down to earth and engaging and, at the same time, willing to have robust conversations and be challenging where needed.

I am skilled at identifying the key underlying issue – exploring what is really behind what you are sharing in a coaching session. Clients are inspired and empowered when they get to the core of their issue and find new approaches and possibilities in relationship.

Therapy can make a difference in your life - it transformed my life, my relationships and my work - so I believe in the power of therapy to transform your life completely at every level of your work and relationships. I am experienced in helping people resolve conflict and improve intimacy and communication in their relationships.