Joan Howlett
Counsellor in Southminster

Thank you for taking the first step to see if counselling is for you. I am a positive believer that if you are unhappy in your life that change is possible. As a Senior BACP Accredited Counsellor and Supervisor I know that seeking help can be extremely difficult. I have a vast amount of experience in both the NHS and the private sector dealing with all types of difficulties. I am an Integrative Counsellor which means that I use various approaches such as  Mindfulness, Psychodynamic, CBT and Person-centred therapy based on individual client needs to ensure the most effective outcomes are achieved. Within my practice I offer both open- ended counselling and short term counselling for both adults, families and children over the age of 8.

My work with Barnardo's (Link) has enabled me to work effectively with adoption issues. 

I have undertaken further training in Couple Counselling 2021 to ensure my practice is enhanced and relevant.  Having undertaken further training in working online I feel this enables my practice to be more assessable to individuals and couples.

My practice is based on recommendations from people who have had a positive experience of counselling they have received from me.

Background & Counselling Qualifications

My Qualifications

B.A.C.P Senior Accredited Counsellor

B.A.C.P Accredited Supervisor

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Diploma 2023

Further Couple Counselling Training London 2021

Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling August 2020 (80 hours)

Critical Incident Counsellor

Rewind Technique: Effective treatment for trauma (PTSD) and phobias

Grief Recovery Specialist 2015

Diploma Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) 2013

Mindfulness training for people who have had a stroke 2010

Diploma in Individual and Group Supervision 2010

Family Attachment Focused Counsellor 2009

Addiction training for Counsellors 2008

Adoption Training Course (Link) for Counsellors 2007

Registered Counsellor with Essex County (adoption)

Diploma Integrative Counselling, 2006

Diploma Psychodynamic Counselling Skills, 2004

Certificate Person-centred Counselling, 2002

PG Cert Ed, 2000

Diploma in Palliative Care 1998

BSc (Hons) Community Studies 1997

RGN, 1981

My Specialisms

Within the practice my specialties are in the following :-

Cancer and life threatening illnesses, Bereavement, Grief Recovery, Stress, Adoption, Anxiety and Depression, Couple Counselling and Family Therapy.
I undertake work with health professionals:- GPs, Nurses, Mental Health Workers, Social Workers and other allied health professionals for  counselling or supervision.

My son, Paul Howlett, offers free counselling as a trainee Human Givens Practitioner in-person at my practice. He is able to offer counselling for mild to moderate presentations of common mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, anger, phobia and  bereavement. Please contact Paul for further details via his email paulhowletthg@gmail.com.

I am also available for onsite visits for critical incidents which can be a half or full day depending on requirements.

I undertake E.A.P work for Health Assured, Vita, Aviva & I am BUPA recognised


I specialise in individual and couple counselling via Teams

Approach to Counselling & How I Work

Within the practice my specialties are in the following :-

Cancer and life threatening illnesses, Bereavement, Grief Recovery, Stress, Adoption, Anxiety and Depression, Couple Counselling and Family Therapy.
I undertake work with health professionals:- GPs, Nurses, Mental Health Workers, Social Workers and other allied health professionals for  counselling or supervision.

My son, Paul Howlett, offers free counselling as a trainee Human Givens Practitioner in-person at my practice. He is able to offer counselling for mild to moderate presentations of common mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, anger, phobia and  bereavement. Please contact Paul for further details via his email paulhowletthg@gmail.com.

I am also available for onsite visits for critical incidents which can be a half or full day depending on requirements.

I undertake E.A.P work for Health Assured, Vita, Aviva & I am BUPA recognised


I specialise in individual and couple counselling via Teams

Therapies & Rates

Please note the rates detailed below are there to give you an idea of the therapists standard rates, we strongly advise you contact the therapist for more detailed rates and any offers they may have.

Therapy	Appointment Type	Rate
Psychotherapy	In Person	£60 per 50 minutes
Counselling	In Person	£60 per 50 minutes
Counselling	Online/Telephone	£60 per 50 minutes
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy	In Person	£60 per 50 minutes
NLP	In Person	£60 per 50 minutes
All Therapies	In Person	£60 per 50 minutes
Relationship Therapy	In Person	£90 per 90 minutes

Additional Rate Information

Counselling fees:-£60 for individuals, £80 for couples & families depending on time required. Please note that couples and families require longer session which is reflected in the price. Critical Incident Cousellor rates are based on half or full day. Supervision fees £65 per hour or £95 for 1.5 hours Telephone/Online Counselling available for UK and International residents.   Cost are £60 per session. My son, Paul Howlett, offers free counselling as a trainee Human Givens Practitioner in-person at my practice. He is able to offer counselling for mild to moderate presentations of common mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, anger, phobia and  bereavement. Please contact Paul for further details via his email paulhowletthg@gmail.com. My son, Paul Howlett, offers free counselling as a trainee Human Givens Practitioner in-person at my practice. He is able to offer counselling for mild to moderate presentations of common mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, anger, phobia, etc. Please contact Paul for further details via his email paulhowletthg@gmail.com.