- Person-centred focus
- Practical coping skills
- Trauma-aware approach
About Joanne
Joanne Copley is a counsellor with 12 years of experience based in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. Joanne offers calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk through their feelings and find clearer ways forward.
She holds a Master of Science in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from Derby University and is BACP accredited. That background means she draws on a range of approaches rather than using a single method. Joanne talks clients through options and helps them choose an approach that suits their needs and personality.
In sessions she balances open conversation with practical steps. Some people prefer to decide what to focus on each week. Others like more structure, with exercises to build healthier thinking and coping habits. Joanne adapts her style to what feels most helpful for each person.
She also pays attention to attachment and early relationship patterns when these shape current difficulties. For people who have experienced trauma or loss, Joanne offers trauma-informed support alongside problem-solving and skill building. She aims to help clients notice their own strengths and use them in everyday life.
Joanne includes work on specific issues such as abandonment, codependency, communication and commitment concerns. She is used to supporting people juggling illness, caregiving or long-term health conditions. The focus is practical change and clearer self-understanding.
How these approaches translate to online counselling
Attachment-based work focuses on the ways early relationships shape feeling and behaviour. In practice this means looking at patterns of closeness, trust and fear of abandonment and then trying out different ways of relating that feel safer.Client-centred therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. The therapist listens without judging and follows the client’s pace so people can speak openly and find their own answers.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, offers a more structured way to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It often uses simple exercises between sessions to build new coping habits and reduce anxiety or low mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joanne will discuss different styles and decide together with the client what feels most helpful based on goals and preferences. That collaborative process can change over time as needs shift.
If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the session formats available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, save travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer to speak from a familiar environment or who need flexibility around health or caring responsibilities. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly adapt interventions like CBT exercises and attachment-focused discussion to online settings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Joanne help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. Additional areas include codependency, attachment concerns and difficulties such as body image or chronic illness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends person-centred listening with practical strategies. Sessions can be conversational or more structured depending on what the client prefers.
How much experience does she have?
Joanne has 12 years of professional experience working with people in the UK. That experience covers a range of emotional and relationship difficulties.
What are her qualifications and where is she based?
She holds an MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from Derby University and is BACP accredited. She practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not currently working with international clients; she works with people within the United Kingdom.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Joanne?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.