- creative practices
- guilt and shame focus
- goal focused work
About Joanna
Joanna Kay is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. She works with people dealing with depression, anxiety, stress and relationship problems. Joanna also focuses on trauma and abuse, self-esteem and issues connected to guilt and shame.
She has worked in charities, schools and private mental health clinics. That experience means she has spoken with people from a range of backgrounds and life situations. Joanna listens and helps clients identify practical goals for therapy.
Sessions can include talking together and using creative methods such as art, poetry and writing practices. Joanna helps people notice patterns, name difficult feelings and try out new ways of responding. The work aims to make day-to-day life feel more manageable rather than promise quick fixes.
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She and the client set goals and review progress as they go. Joanna uses techniques drawn from evidence-based therapeutic approaches to address symptoms and the life issues behind them.
International clients can be seen in English. Sessions use a subscription model which can be cancelled at any time. To start, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled through the online options.
Approaches used in online sessions
Joanna draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding feelings, behaviour and relationships. One approach centres on identifying unhelpful patterns in thinking and behaviour and testing small changes in daily life to ease anxiety and low mood. Another approach uses creative practices such as art, poetry and writing to help people express difficult emotions and reflect on experiences in a different way.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joanna will talk through the options and agree with the client which methods to try based on their needs, goals and preferences. The plan is reviewed regularly so the approach can be adjusted if something is not helping.
The original profile lists live chat, telephone and video as ways she has worked. Confirm which formats are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow quieter check-ins that do not require travel, and offer options for people who prefer not to use video for every meeting.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
Joanna works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem difficulties. She also addresses related areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, guilt and shame, isolation and life purpose.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She helps clients name the feelings and look at the events or beliefs that keep them active. The process uses talking and practical techniques to explore alternative ways of responding to those feelings.
What is her background and experience?
She has three years' experience and has worked in charities, schools and private mental health clinics with a range of people from different backgrounds.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original profile mentions live chat, telephone and video sessions. Confirm the current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.