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Joanne Copley, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

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Joanne Copley is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 12 years of experience. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and grief. Joanne aims to create an open space where clients can talk without feeling judged as they take steps towards a more fulfilling life.

Joanne completed an MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from Derby University and is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Background and approach

Her training draws on different ways of working so she can adapt to what each person needs. Her sessions combine elements from person-centred work and cognitive behavioural methods. Some clients prefer to shape sessions around their own concerns, while others like a more structured plan for building coping skills.

Joanne explains options clearly and helps people choose what fits them best. She also uses attachment-based and trauma-focused approaches when relevant, helping people understand patterns in close relationships and process painful experiences. Practical techniques and reflective conversation are blended depending on the issue.

Joanne often supports people dealing with abandonment or attachment concerns, communication and commitment struggles, body image and co-dependency. She also helps those facing chronic illness, caregiving stress, cancer, blended family challenges and the fallout from natural or human-caused disasters.

Approaches that translate to online work

Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in close relationships and on how early bonds shape current reactions. Online sessions can help people notice those patterns and practise new ways of relating to others. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical strategies to reduce anxiety or low mood. This approach suits people who want clear tools and step-by-step exercises. Trauma-focused therapy helps people process painful events and reduce their impact on daily life; it often combines safe pacing, grounding techniques and gradual processing to work through distress.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Joanne will work collaboratively to identify goals and test what helps most. That might mean trying a few techniques and shifting the plan as progress is made, so the approach fits the person rather than the other way around.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen. Video calls let people use face-to-face conversation when they prefer a visual connection. Phone sessions can be a quieter option and need less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, stepwise exercises or days when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving and daily life while keeping the focus on practical change and emotional understanding.
What concerns can Joanne help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and grief. Additional areas include attachment and abandonment issues, body image, chronic illness and caregiving stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Joanne mixes person-centred conversation with practical, structured techniques when needed. She adapts the style to match whether someone prefers open exploration or a skills-based plan.
How much experience does she have?
Joanne has worked in counselling for 12 years and has experience across a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are relevant?
She holds an MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from Derby University and is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Joanne?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Joanne offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How do cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is paid through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

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Experience
12 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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