Counselling, Psychotherapy and CBT in Richmond and Bicester


Welcome to my website!

When life feels like an up hill struggle, how about a place to take some time out?

My name is Joan, and I’m an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist with over 20 years of practical experience. I’ve helped individuals, couples and families, children and people in the later stages of life, exploring together their thoughts and feelings, and finding their own right path ahead.
cbt richmond #01“Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase.” Martin Luther King

My rooms in Richmond (click here for a map) are a short walk or bus ride from Richmond Station and easily accessible from Wandsworth, Putney, Barnes, Kew, Sheen and Mortlake by public transport. Parking is also available very near the building.

I also offer Counselling and Psychotherapy in Bicester, near to Aylesbury and Oxford (click here for a map), sharing these premises with a Chiropractic practise..

(If you go to my Joan La'Bassiere page, you’ll see that I have Alopecia, which means I have no hair - so you can be assured that I do understand what it means to come to terms with life not always being quite as you expect!)

I use several different approaches to therapy, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), depending on your needs and my experience of helping many different people, both individuals and couples, so that we can choose the most appropriate ones for your situation. These styles and techniques are covered on my “About Counselling and Psychotherapy" page.


I Can Help

As a therapist, I work with clients who are experiencing difficulties with :

  • Redundancy
  • Stress
  • Relationships
  • Panic Attacks
  • Bereavement and Loss
  • Issues with Sexuality
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Addiction
  • Trauma
  • Life issues

    My fees range from £45 to £55.00 for a 50 minute session, though concessionary fees are available in some cases, including for students.

    As a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) I adhere to their Ethical Framework. I am also an affiliate of The London Therapy Foundation.

    • Location & Contact

    My practice in Richmond is a short walk from Richmond Station, and is within easy reach from Mortlake, Wandsworth, Putney, Kew, Barnes, and Chiswick.

    My practice in Bicester is easily accessible from both Oxford and Aylesbury

    Contact me by email or phone (07988 653544)
    and I will be happy to provide further information and answer any queries you may have.


    Counselling, psychotherapy and CBT for individuals and couples.
    Richmond, West London
    Bicester, near to Oxford and Aylesbury