- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Attachment concerns
About Johanna
Johanna Osborn is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem difficulties and depression. Johanna also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, codependency and isolation.
Sessions are conducted with respect and sensitivity. Johanna aims to create straightforward plans and practical steps rather than jargon. She listens to the immediate problem and helps people break it down into manageable parts.
People often come for help after a loss, a painful relationship break, or when day-to-day stress feels overwhelming. Johanna supports clients who feel stuck, ashamed, or disconnected and those coping with ongoing health or caregiving demands.
Her approach uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and patterns that keep people feeling stuck. Conversations focus on understanding how current problems grew, and on developing coping strategies for difficult feelings and situations.
Johanna asks new clients to describe their main concerns and goals at the first meeting. From there she and the client agree on short-term steps and ongoing priorities. She works in plain language and keeps the focus on practical change people can act on between sessions.
How therapeutic methods translate to online work
Johanna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on patterns, thinking and responding. One common approach helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and then practise different ways of thinking and reacting to reduce anxiety and low mood. This can be useful for exam stress, work worries and day-to-day social pressure.Another useful approach looks at attachment and relationship patterns. It helps people understand why they feel abandoned, clingy or distant in relationships and gives practical steps to change those patterns over time. This approach can support those struggling with commitment worries, family problems or loneliness.
Finding the best approach is part of the work together. Johanna will discuss options in early sessions and adjust methods based on what the client needs, their goals and how they prefer to work. That collaborative process helps shape a straightforward plan for the weeks ahead.
The original profile does not list which online session formats are used, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into study or work days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can use different formats, and Johanna will explain which are practical for your situation when you start.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem problems and depression, plus related concerns such as abandonment and isolation.
How would she work with someone feeling lost after university?
She uses evidence-based techniques and plain conversation to identify immediate goals and practical steps for coping and decision-making.
What is her background and how long has she practised?
She is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP registration and practises in the United Kingdom.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not taking international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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