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Joanna Kay, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 3 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

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Joanna Kay works with people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship strain. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where a person can talk through painful experiences and begin to find clearer ways forward. Her approach is warm and practical, aimed at small, steady changes that feel manageable day to day.

Joanna draws on three years of practice in the United Kingdom, including time with charities, schools and personal mental health settings.

Background and approach

She has a Master of Science in Counselling and Psychotherapy and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). That background shapes how she listens and plans alongside each person. Sessions use conversational techniques and creative options, such as art, poetry and writing, when that suits a person's needs.

Joanna helps people set clear goals and tries out techniques together so progress can be tracked. She aims to boost self-compassion, confidence and a stronger sense of direction. Joanna works with common but painful themes such as trauma and abuse, attachment and abandonment, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation.

She also supports those thinking about life purpose and women's issues. The work is practical and person-centred, focused on what helps someone feel better in daily life. Therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.

Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and Joanna is available to speak with people in English from the UK and internationally.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions that fit your life

Joanna blends conversational, goal-focused work with creative practices such as art, poetry and writing. Conversational therapy helps people talk through worrying thoughts and find practical steps for daily life, useful for stress, anxiety and low mood. Creative practices invite different ways to express feelings when words alone feel limiting and can help with processing trauma or exploring identity and self-worth.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Joanna will listen to your concerns, try small techniques together, and adjust plans based on what feels useful. She aims to help you understand which methods suit your goals and preferences rather than imposing a single way of working.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from wherever you are, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat gives a shorter check-in option, and text-based messaging lets you reflect in writing between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family commitments and different routines while keeping the focus on consistent progress.

What concerns does Joanna support people with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, plus trauma and abuse. Additional focuses include self-esteem, guilt and shame, attachment and feelings of isolation.

How does Joanna approach therapy?

Joanna uses a person-centred, practical style and offers creative options like art, poetry and writing when helpful. Sessions focus on small steps, goal setting and techniques you can use between meetings.

What is her professional background?

She has three years of clinical experience working with charities, schools and personal mental health services. Joanna holds an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy and has practical experience across different settings.

Where is Joanna based and what credentials does she hold?

Joanna practises in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Which languages and international options are offered?

Sessions are offered in English and she is able to work with people internationally.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is available by video call, telephone, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does pricing work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Joanna?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Also listed

Experience: 3 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Joanna Kay, BACP

Background and approach

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions that fit your life

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety