Joanne Paine — Couples Counsellor
Location: Relationship Counselling Kent, Tonbridge
BACP Registered | Accredited Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy
Quick Summary: Here’s a short introduction to Joanne and how she can help — you can read more about her below.
Joanne is a warm, down-to-earth relationship counsellor with over eight years’ experience supporting couples, individuals, and families. Based in Tonbridge, she offers a safe and supportive space to talk openly, explore what’s not working, and rebuild connection and trust. Her approach is gentle yet practical, helping couples move forward with more understanding, compassion, and confidence. Clients often describe Joanne as calm, honest, and deeply empathetic — someone who makes both partners feel equally heard and respected.
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More from Joanne…
Hello, I’m Joanne. I’m a qualified relationship counsellor with over eight years’ experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. I’m a registered member of the BACP and have worked with people for more than 20 years.
My approach to therapy is warm, honest, and down-to-earth. I believe that, with the right support, all couples can gain a clearer understanding of their relationship and find a way forward that feels right for them. Whether you’re going through a difficult time, feel disconnected, or want to part ways with care and respect, I’ll support you both through the process.
In our sessions, I create a non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and feel truly heard. You’ll have the chance to explore what’s not working, but also to recognise and build on the strengths in your relationship. My aim is to help you move forward with more confidence, clarity, and connection.
Qualifications
- Accredited Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Certificate in Couples Therapy
- Diploma in Clinical Supervision
- Certificate in Trauma
- Rainbow Baby Specialist Training
- Accredited Practitioner with the Foundation of Infant Loss
Background and Experience
Before qualifying as a therapist, I worked in the emergency services for over 20 years. This gave me a deep understanding of trauma, stress, cultural and societal differences, and the resilience people develop in challenging situations.
I’ve also worked in both a charitable organisation and a local hospice, where I supported clients facing bereavement, mental health difficulties, addiction, and other complex emotional challenges. These roles gave me valuable experience working with both individuals and couples during some of the most difficult moments in life.
I’m also an Ambassador for the Foundation of Infant Loss and have completed their Rainbow Baby Specialist Training. I’m listed on their accredited practitioner register and continue to support families through grief, pregnancy loss, and healing.
How I Can Help You
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Create a safe space for open communication: You will both feel seen, heard, respected, and valued. I’ll help you talk honestly and listen to each other with more understanding and compassion.
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Improve the way you communicate: You’ll learn practical tools to reduce conflict, express your needs more clearly, and feel more emotionally connected.
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Strengthen the positives in your relationship: We’ll focus on what you do well as a couple so you can rebuild your connection from a place of appreciation and shared strengths.
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Explore how the past may be influencing the present: Together we’ll look at how early life experiences such as trauma, emotional neglect, or control may be affecting your current relationship.
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Support you in reconnecting on a deeper level: Through greater understanding of each other’s feelings and needs, you will feel more able to express yourselves and rebuild emotional closeness.
Types of Therapy Offered
- Couples Therapy
- Marriage Counselling
- Bereavement Counselling
- Infant Loss Support
- Trauma Therapy
- Anxiety Therapy
- Depression Counselling
- Anger Management Therapy
- Young Person Therapy (11+)
- Child Therapy (5+)
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