- Grief and loss
- Anxiety and stress
- Attachment focus
About Joanne
Joanne Copley is a counsellor with 12 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. She welcomes conversations about stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. Joanne aims to make the first step easier by offering steady support and a non-judgemental space to talk through difficult feelings.
Joanne holds an MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from Derby University and is BACP accredited. That academic background means she draws on a mix of approaches rather than a single method. She explains options clearly and helps people choose what feels most useful for them.
Her style is conversational and collaborative. Some people set the agenda and lead sessions, while others prefer more structure and practical strategies. Joanne uses both listening and active techniques to build awareness and coping skills.
She often works with concerns linked to attachment, abandonment and communication problems alongside issues such as chronic illness, caregiving stress, body image and cancer-related distress. Her work also covers avoidant personality patterns, codependency and commitment difficulties.
Joanne incorporates elements from attachment-based, client-centred, cognitive behavioural and trauma-focused methods. In sessions she encourages reflection, helps identify practical steps, and supports people to reconnect with their own inner strengths.
Joanne holds an MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from Derby University and is BACP accredited. That academic background means she draws on a mix of approaches rather than a single method. She explains options clearly and helps people choose what feels most useful for them.
Her style is conversational and collaborative. Some people set the agenda and lead sessions, while others prefer more structure and practical strategies. Joanne uses both listening and active techniques to build awareness and coping skills.
She often works with concerns linked to attachment, abandonment and communication problems alongside issues such as chronic illness, caregiving stress, body image and cancer-related distress. Her work also covers avoidant personality patterns, codependency and commitment difficulties.
Joanne incorporates elements from attachment-based, client-centred, cognitive behavioural and trauma-focused methods. In sessions she encourages reflection, helps identify practical steps, and supports people to reconnect with their own inner strengths.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
Using therapeutic approaches in online counselling
Attachment-based work looks at how early patterns of relating affect current connections and emotional responses. It helps when people struggle with trust, abandonment fears or finding stable ways to connect with others.Client-centred therapy centres the person and their experience, with the counsellor offering empathy and reflection. This approach supports people who need someone to listen deeply and help them find their own answers.
Cognitive behavioural work focuses on how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together and offers practical steps to change unhelpful patterns. It is often useful for anxiety, depression and developing coping strategies.
Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. Joanne discusses options with each person and together they choose what best matches the client's goals, preferences and current needs. The plan can shift as progress is made.
Check the session options before booking so you know which formats are offered at the time. Online counselling can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel, making it easier to attend shorter check-ins, or allowing sessions during a lunch break or between commitments. It can also suit people who prefer to speak without being on camera or who need a quieter way to connect with a counsellor.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Joanne help with?
Joanne works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. She also focuses on related issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, and caregiving stress.
What is her general therapy style like?
Her approach is conversational and collaborative, offering both open exploration and structured techniques. She adapts to whether someone prefers to lead sessions or follow a more guided plan.
How long has she been practising?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from Derby University and is BACP accredited, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.