- ACT
- CBT
- Mindfulness
About Joanne
Joanne Rankin is a counsellor registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and has eight years of experience. She works with adults who are carrying difficult feelings after trauma, abuse, loss, sleep disruption, or bipolar episodes. She also offers coaching for workplace stress and career transitions.
Joanne combines practical therapies to suit each person she meets. Sessions are grounded in approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Attachment-Based methods. She uses mindfulness and client-centred techniques to help people notice what matters and take manageable steps forward.
Her work with trauma and abuse focuses on stabilising sleep, emotion regulation and day-to-day functioning before moving into deeper material. For grief she helps people understand what’s normal after loss and find ways to keep going. For bipolar-related concerns she pays attention to routines, triggers and practical coping strategies alongside emotional processing.
In coaching she supports professionals to reduce overwhelm, set clearer boundaries, and plan career moves. Conversations are straightforward and goal oriented when coaching is the focus, and more exploratory when the issue is grief or trauma.
Joanne trained to a postgraduate level in psychology and holds a Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. She works in the United Kingdom and speaks English. Before booking, people should confirm current session formats and practical arrangements.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without fighting them, then choose actions that align with what matters to them. It is useful for persistent guilt, avoidance and decision-making that feels stuck.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape expectations of others and of self. It can be helpful when feelings of shame, abandonment or repeating relational patterns are central to the problem.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical steps to change thoughts and behaviours that maintain distress. It often involves setting small goals, testing assumptions, and building routines that support sleep and mood stability.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joanne will discuss which methods might suit the current concern and try things collaboratively. This means agreeing on goals, checking how strategies land, and adjusting as needed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available online arrangements before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, enable shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid camera use when that helps concentration. Registered or accredited professionals can use these options to support steady progress while keeping sessions practical and focused.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems and bipolar-related concerns. Coaching for workplace stress and career moves is also offered.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses approaches such as ACT, attachment-based work and mindfulness to help people notice painful thoughts and decide on values-based actions. The focus is on manageable steps rather than quick fixes.
How much experience does she have?
Joanne has eight years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and practical issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and holds an MSc in Psychology and a Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. She practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She does not accept international clients. Sessions are offered in English and are provided within the United Kingdom.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options with the service before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then 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.