Joanne Harris

Overview

The practice is led by Joanne Harris, a UKCP-accredited integrative psychotherapist and registered member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (MBACP). The practice offers talking therapy and integrative approaches from locations in Queens Park and West Hampstead (NW6) and also provides online sessions. The clinic integrates evidence-informed methods such as EMDR and Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (EFTC) within an integrative model.

The practice aims to provide a safe, confidential space where clients can explore current difficulties and underlying life experiences. The clinician works with adults and couples across a range of concerns, combining assessment, formulation and bespoke therapeutic work to support emotional processing and relational repair.

Best for

This practitioner is best suited for adults and couples seeking integrative psychotherapy, trauma-focused work (including EMDR), or couples therapy using an attachment-based EFT approach. Typical clients include those experiencing anxiety, low mood/depression, relationship distress, trauma-related difficulties and difficulties with self-esteem or life transitions.

• Adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief or trauma-related symptoms
• Couples seeking Emotionally Focused Therapy to improve connection and communication
• Clients seeking EMDR for processing overwhelming memories or traumatic experiences

Approach

The practitioner uses an integrative therapeutic approach, drawing on relational frameworks and evidence-based interventions. For trauma and overwhelming emotional experiences, EMDR may be integrated into the therapy to process distressing memories alongside talking therapy work.

Couple work is delivered using Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (EFTC), which explores attachment-driven interactional patterns and aims to create new, corrective relational experiences. Individual work focuses on building a therapeutic relationship, exploring family and life history, and developing strategies to manage current difficulties.

Treatment length is flexible and may be short-term or long-term depending on client needs. Sessions may include weekly 50-minute appointments for individuals or 50-minute couple sessions, with some EMDR sessions offered as 90-minute appointments when clinically appropriate.

Education and Training

The clinician is UKCP accredited and is a Registered Member of the BACP (MBACP). Training includes specialist work in EMDR and EFT for couples alongside integrative psychotherapeutic training and clinical qualifications in counselling and psychotherapy.

Support

Clients receive an initial assessment to establish suitability and to create an agreement outlining confidentiality, cancellations and session boundaries. The practice provides written Therapy Agreement & Guidance Notes and may record couple sessions for supervision/training with client consent.

Support includes preparation for EMDR where appropriate, and integration time after trauma-focused sessions. The practice emphasises safety, consent and an ethical framework consistent with professional registration.

Practical details

Sessions are offered in person at The Minster Centre, Lonsdale Rd (Queens Park, NW6) and at 224 Iverson Rd (West Hampstead, NW6), and remotely via online therapy. Availability is Monday to Friday, 09:00–19:00. Individual 50-minute sessions are £90; EMDR 90-minute sessions are £140. Couple sessions are £140, with the first two couple sessions followed by individual sessions as part of the EFT process. Fee reductions may be available on request.

• Formats: In-person and online
• Locations: Queens Park (NW6) and West Hampstead (NW6), London
• Typical session lengths: 50 minutes (individual/couple), 90 minutes (EMDR when needed)
• Fees: Individual £90; EMDR 90min £140; Couple sessions £140
• Languages: English

This description was generated based on information from the official website and other materials provided by the provider.