- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- CBT and attachment
About Joanne
Joanne Copley is a BACP-accredited counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 12 years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. Joanne frames sessions around what a person brings, and she aims to help them talk things through and find workable next steps.
She trained with an MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from Derby University. That background means she uses a mix of person-centred ideas and cognitive behavioural techniques. Joanne will discuss different ways of working and agree on an approach that fits what someone wants to achieve.
In sessions she balances open conversation with practical strategies. Some people lead the discussion and reflect on feelings and choices. Others work through structured, behaviour-focused steps to manage symptoms and build coping skills.
Joanne also pays attention to attachment and trauma-related patterns. That can help when past hurt affects how someone connects or responds to stress. She can help people notice recurring patterns and practise alternatives in the moment.
Her wider focus includes issues such as abandonment, body image, blended family concerns, chronic illness and caregiver stress. People who are unsure what comes next after a change often contact her to clarify priorities and test practical ways forward.
How her approaches translate to online work
Joanne commonly uses client-centred methods and cognitive behavioural therapy. Client-centred work focuses on listening and reflecting back what someone says to help them make sense of their feelings and choices. It is useful for people who need time to talk things through and weigh options. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers clear strategies to change unhelpful patterns; this can help with anxiety, low mood and practical coping skills.Finding the right way of working is part of the process. Joanne will discuss goals and preferences at the start and adjust the approach collaboratively as sessions continue. That means the method can shift from conversational reflection to structured problem-solving if that best meets the person's aims.
Session format details are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone choose quieter surroundings, join from another location, or avoid being on camera while keeping momentum between appointments. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt tasks and exercises to suit remote sessions and everyday schedules.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, plus related issues such as abandonment, body image and caregiver stress.
How would she approach someone feeling stuck?
Joanne combines person-centred conversation with practical cognitive behavioural steps. She will discuss whether a reflective or more structured approach suits the person's needs.
What experience does she bring?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with the issues listed in her profile.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is BACP accredited and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people who live outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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