- Attachment issues
- Cognitive behavioural work
- Grief and loss
About Joanne
Joanne Copley is a BACP counsellor working in the United Kingdom with 12 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. Joanne explains things plainly and focuses on practical ways to move forward.
She trained with an MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from Derby University and holds BACP accreditation. That means she draws on several approaches rather than using a single method. Joanne uses person-centred ideas alongside cognitive behaviour work and trauma-informed ways of talking when helpful.
In sessions she asks what the client wants to focus on and adapts the style accordingly. Some people prefer to lead the conversation and explore feelings. Others like structure and step-by-step coping strategies. Joanne offers both options and discusses which fits best together with the client.
She often works on attachment and abandonment issues, and on difficulties linked to autism or avoidant personality features. Practical problems such as communication, commitment worries, body image concerns and managing chronic illness also come up in her work.
Joanne uses short, clear explanations and invites reflection on personal patterns. She encourages people to notice their own strengths and to practise small changes between sessions. If you want to know how she usually structures a first meeting, the site booking steps explain the process.
How Joanne uses different approaches in online work
Joanne draws on attachment-based work to look at how early relationships shape current feelings and connections. This approach helps when guilt or shame links to abandonment, trust or recurring relationship patterns.She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which breaks thoughts and behaviours into steps you can practice and change. CBT-style techniques are useful for anxiety, low mood and unhelpful self-criticisms that feed shame.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joanne talks with each person about what they prefer and what fits their goals. Together they choose whether to follow a more person-led conversation, more structured cognitive work, or a mixture of both.
Confirm the available session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific online options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, such as taking a shorter check-in at lunch or avoiding travel time. They also let people keep sessions where they feel most comfortable and adjust how they use video or audio depending on what suits them.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Joanne commonly work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, plus related areas such as abandonment and attachment issues.
How would she approach guilt or shame related to relationships?
She combines person-centred listening with cognitive behavioural tools and trauma-aware conversations to help clarify feelings and explore manageable next steps.
How much practical experience does she have?
Joanne has 12 years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What are her professional credentials and where does she practise?
She is BACP accredited and works in the United Kingdom.
In which language are sessions held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What is the fee structure and payment method?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription system that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try a session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.