My therapeutic approach is integrative, relational, and person-centred. I believe that healing happens in the context of a safe, attuned relationship—one where you feel seen, heard, and accepted without judgment. Together, we create a space that allows for exploration, understanding, and meaningful change.
I draw from a range of modalities to meet you where you are, adapting my work to support your individual needs, pace, and goals. Central to this approach is the belief that all parts of you are welcome, and that your experiences—past and present—deserve compassionate attention.
Here’s how I work:
This integrative and heart-led approach allows us to work together in a way that feels supportive, flexible, and aligned with your healing journey. Whether you’re navigating trauma, relational challenges, or seeking deeper self-understanding, we move at your pace—with curiosity, care, and respect.
I’m a trauma and attachment therapist with four years of experience working therapeutically with adults, children, young people, and families. I have specialist training and experience in supporting individuals affected by domestic abuse and substance missuse, and I offer gentle, trauma-informed psychoeducation to help clients make sense of their responses and rebuild safety within their bodies and relationships.
I work with a wide range of emotional and relational difficulties including stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship issues, low self-esteem, and the impacts of childhood trauma. I have particular expertise in supporting adopted and looked-after children, as well as children and young people who have experienced sexual abuse or display harmful sexual behaviour.
Whether I’m working with individuals or families, my aim is always to hold space for healing, help untangle the effects of early trauma, and support clients in reconnecting with their inner strength, voice, and sense of worth.
All sessions take place at Greenbank in Hartlepool, with parking available on site, sessions are 50mins long, between the hours of 9am and 5pm.
I offer a free no obligation 30min meet and greet, this gives you an opportunity to meet me, and find out if am the right therpaist for you, discuss goals, confidentiality and expectation. Following this if you would like to go ahead you will be sent the client contract via email, we can then go ahead with booking your first session.
Joanne Carter Therapeutic Services