- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment work
- CBT and person centred
About Joanne
Joanne Copley is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 12 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. Joanne focuses on practical ways to make day-to-day life more manageable and on noticing what is getting in the way of change.
Her background includes an MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from Derby University. That training informs a flexible style that draws on person-centred ways of listening and cognitive-behavioural techniques. She explains options plainly and discusses with each person what might suit them best.
In sessions she aims to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be talked through without judgment. Some people lead the conversation and follow their own priorities. Others prefer a more structured approach with clear strategies to try between meetings.
Joanne also works with issues linked to attachment and abandonment, and supports people managing long-term illness, caregiver stress, body image and blended family challenges. She can help with communication and control issues, codependency, commitment doubts and the overlap of multiple health or emotional concerns.
Her style balances listening with practical steps. People who want both reflective conversation and concrete coping tools often find this helpful. Joanne uses familiar, straightforward language and checks in about what is working as things progress.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Joanne uses person-centred work and cognitive behavioural techniques together to help people understand feelings and try different ways of coping. Person-centred work focuses on being listened to and recognised; it helps when someone needs space to make sense of their experiences. Cognitive behavioural work looks at thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical strategies for anxiety, low mood and relationship patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Joanne discusses options with each person and agrees a plan based on their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adaptations can be made as work progresses.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting meetings around study, work or caring responsibilities and avoiding travel time. Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know how meetings will be arranged. The focus online is the same as in person - clear goals, regular review and practical steps that can fit into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment, abandonment and body image concerns.
How does she approach therapy?
Her approach is integrative, combining client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused ideas. Sessions can be more conversational or more structured depending on what the client prefers.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Joanne has 12 years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She is BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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