- stress and anxiety
- guilt and shame
- self-esteem work
About Joanne
Joanne Pender is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with six years of practice. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and life changes. Joanne also supports those carrying guilt and shame and other related concerns such as compassion fatigue and isolation.
She keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. Joanne helps people talk through what they are feeling and name patterns that keep problems looping. She offers practical steps alongside reflective conversation, so people can try small changes between sessions.
Joanne has particular experience with issues that affect how people relate to themselves and others. She helps with codependency, dissociation, feelings of emptiness, family problems and struggles around forgiveness. She also works with process addictions, sexual difficulties, workplace stress and the challenges many young adults face.
Her way of working is collaborative. Joanne listens to what matters most, then discusses options for moving forward. She explains approaches in everyday language and checks in about how helpful they feel.
Sessions are in English and she accepts clients internationally. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary with location. To begin, someone chooses the online therapy options button, completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Joanne uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to make difficult feelings easier to understand and manage. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with small, practical experiments. This helps with anxiety, low mood and self-critical beliefs.Another strand of work pays attention to how past experiences shape current feelings and responses. This approach helps people who carry guilt, shame or a sense of emptiness to spot recurring patterns and find different ways of relating to themselves.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Joanne discusses options with each person, aligns methods to the client’s goals and checks in regularly about what is and isn’t working. She adapts the plan as needs and preferences become clearer.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they fit into a busy day, reduce travel time and make it easier to schedule regular check-ins. Others prefer a shorter phone call for a quick update or a video meeting for more in-depth work. Joanne will discuss practical arrangements when arranging the first session to help fit therapy into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as guilt and shame.
How would she describe her approach in sessions?
Her style is conversational and practical. She helps people name patterns, try small changes and reflect on what feels useful.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional practice working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and 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.