Counselling and Coaching London
Joanna Dreher - Counsellor and Coach
MBACP, AICTP, Bsc (Hons) Psychology, PGDip Integrative Counselling and Coaching (Distinction), MSc Integrative Counselling and Coaching. NLP Practitioner, Coaching and Hypnosis certificate.
'Joanna is a warm, intuitive and down to earth practitioner. I felt relaxed and able to open up to her with my innermost thoughts and feelings. She has helped me so much' - Musician 28
My experience at a glance
- Masters degree in Counselling and coaching
- PGDip with distinction in counselling and coaching
- First degree in Psychology
- Experience of working with Neurodiverse clients (ADHD and Autism)
- NLP Practitioner Certificate
- NLP Coaching Certificate
- Hypnosis Practitioner
- Time Line Techniques
- Over 20 years of experience working in an organisation to Vice President level.
- Over 20 years experience of working with mindfulness and personal development techniques
- Published writer on Thrive Global
- Director of Corporate Wellbeing Limited Company
- Co-founder of low cost counselling and wellbeing charity in East London
- Personal Consultant (coach therapist)
- Member of BACP and AICTP
- Worked with women in recovery from addiction at the Amy Winehouse Foundation.
I am an experienced and highly qualified counsellor and coach. My clinical approach is integrative (Humanistic, psychodynamic, CBT, Gestalt, Solution focused) . I believe that coaches should be psychologically trained in order to work at all levels with their clients (see Executive Coaching section below) Based in Fitzrovia and online, I offer clients a warm, supportive, confidential space to explore and resolve their current issues and to also explore future orientated goals in a coaching context.
My previous career was built in the fast moving, time pressured commodities markets, where I began to pursue my passion of helping people to facilitate change. My experience within a corporate role informs my coaching practice and I enjoy helping clients build self esteem, learn stress management techniques and build effective ways of working in their personal and professional lives.
Aside from my working life, I have spent over 20 years on a journey of self- discovery which included meditation and regression therapy, yoga, alternative therapies and various psychological techniques which has allowed me to fully understand how to find peace and acceptance within myself. This has allowed for personal progress that has helped me dispel self-limiting beliefs, build appropriate boundaries and hold them and develop self belief. Many of my clients express a wish to explore their inner world which allows them to see how deep held beliefs and outdated coping strategies may be holding them back. This deep inner exploration allows for a transformative process which allows for my clients to view themselves, their world and their place in it differently.
Are you feeling stuck in your life? Are you going through the motions? Do you not have any joy in your life or are feeling anxious or depressed? Would you like to explore your spiritual self? I am here to help you find answers to transform your self, find meaning and purpose and your connection with yourself and the world.
My clients come from all walks of life - I have worked with actors, artists, musicians, domestic goddesses and city executives who feel stuck or wish to find meaning. Whoever you are and whatever you wish to change or seek in your life, contact me for a no obligation chat about how I can help you.
I work with clients from around the globe and all over the UK - see below for my recent review from someone who lived and worked in the MIddle East. I love people and the stories that make them unique.
I work with both corporate and private clients - please see "Corporate Work' page for details of my Directorship of Blackwood Consultants. I also co founded a low cost counselling charity in East London.
I am a registered member of the BACP and the AICTP and abide by their code of ethics and am fully insured.
Feedback from clients
‘Finding Joanna has been a defining moment in my life. Not only have we worked through issues from childhood but also found a way of communicating that helps me move forward confidently and with greater empathy for myself and others. I feel much more able to deal with things calmly. Joanna pushes me to move forward with honesty and integrity. Every part of my life has been improved because of the work we have done together and I feel truly grateful to have found such a phenomenal human to help me navigate all the ups and downs. Thanks for everything Jo.’
Danny Kirrane
"Joanna Dreher worked with me to help me overcome some serious challenges I was facing in my life. Her success was based on her ability to help me understand the experiences of my younger self and the lasting impact they had on me. She also helped me to maintain a regular inner dialogue, and to recognise triggers that had led to stress, anxiety, or even anger in the past. Thanks to Joanna I have adopted daily habits to ensure I am in control of my mental wellbeing and it's no exaggeration to say she has changed my life for the better. I cannot recommend her highly enough"
Imi D, Kent
"I worked with Joanna for over 9 months in 2020 and 2021, and I am very grateful for her great work. She always makes sure that I observe and feel my feelings at the present moment, and then handle those from there. That itself, the acknowledgment of a feeling that is buried behind piles of thoughts and questions, is relieving. She helped me ask new questions and consider new possibilities in areas of my life that matter to me. I think working with Joanna helped me get through some difficult challenges more smoothly and with a sense of humor. She was always available when I needed help, and that was important for me."
Manager, Middle east.