- BACP accredited
- Integrative approach
- Practical coping skills
About Joanne
Joanne Copley is a counsellor with 12 years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP accreditation and an MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from Derby University. Joanne aims to make the first step towards change feel manageable and supportive for people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, grief and depression.
She creates a calm, non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about openly. Sessions balance listening with practical ways to cope. Some people lead their sessions and set the agenda; others prefer a more structured plan for changing behaviours and thoughts.
Joanne draws on a mix of approaches to suit each person. She uses client-centred methods to follow the person’s pace, cognitive behavioural techniques to shape unhelpful thinking and trauma-focused and attachment-based ideas when exploring past hurts and relationship patterns. She and the client choose what fits best.
In practice, Joanne helps people notice their inner strengths and build clearer ways of responding to stress and relationship difficulties. She works alongside clients to develop coping strategies and improve communication where needed. Her aim is for people to feel more able to manage day-to-day pressures and make decisions that suit them.
Sessions are offered in English and she works with a wide range of life concerns including body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and issues linked to attachment and abandonment. Before booking, confirm current session options so you know what formats are available.
Approaches you might use in online sessions
Joanne combines client-centred work with cognitive behavioural and attachment-informed ideas. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so a person can find their own solutions and feel understood. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps identify patterns of thought and behaviour and introduces practical skills to manage anxiety and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship experiences affect current connections and helps people develop different ways of relating.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Joanne will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether to follow a more open, person-led route or a structured plan that teaches coping techniques.
Confirm which session formats are available before booking, as the biography does not specify session types. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins around work breaks. It can also allow sessions when getting to an in-person clinic is difficult. Discuss practical arrangements and any preferences during the initial matching and scheduling steps so sessions suit daily routines.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Joanne help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, plus related concerns such as attachment issues and caregiver stress.
How does she approach therapy?
Joanne uses an integrative style that includes client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques and trauma-focused and attachment-based ideas to match what each person needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working in counselling and psychotherapy settings in the UK.
What qualifications does she hold and where is she based?
Joanne is BACP accredited and has an MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from Derby University; she practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people based in the United Kingdom.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps are involved in starting therapy?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.