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Joanne Harratt, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesDepression

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Joanne Harratt is a counsellor with ten years' experience who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship problems. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP). Joanne offers a calm space to talk and to make sense of difficult feelings and choices.

Joanne takes a client-led approach and tailors sessions to each person's needs. She listens without judging and helps people reflect on patterns that keep repeating in their lives.

Background and approach

Her aim is to help clients feel more aware and able to make different choices. Her background includes a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and a Certificate of Higher Education in Psychodynamic Counselling from the University of Leicester. She has additional training in areas such as grief, attachment, anger management, trauma, and couples counselling.

Joanne has also volunteered with services supporting people affected by domestic and sexual abuse. In sessions she draws on Client-Centred methods to follow the client’s lead, Emotionally-Focused ideas to look at close relationships and feelings, and psychodynamic ideas to explore how past experiences shape present patterns. She uses these approaches to help with matters like intimacy, communication problems, addictions and eating concerns.

Joanne works with people on issues including parenting pressures, grief, coping with life changes, ADHD, LGBT concerns, and anger. Her style is straightforward and warm, focused on helping people find practical ways to cope and to rebuild a sense of control over their lives.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a non-judgemental space where the client leads the conversation. It helps when someone needs to be heard and to make sense of their feelings at their own pace.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at how emotions play out in close relationships and helps people understand and change unhelpful interaction patterns. It can be useful for relationship stress, intimacy concerns and communication problems.

Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape present behaviour and feelings. This approach can help people who want to understand recurring difficulties or long-standing emotional reactions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals and preferences and adapt methods over time. Work together to try things and adjust what is most helpful.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy around daily life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work when bandwidth is low or a client prefers no camera, live chat suits shorter check-ins and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options give practical flexibility while keeping the focus on progress and accessibility with registered or accredited professionals.
What kinds of problems does Joanne help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns and self-esteem problems among others.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is client-led and collaborative. She listens, helps people reflect on patterns and supports practical change rather than giving advice.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Joanne has ten years' experience and has volunteered with services supporting people affected by domestic and sexual abuse. She has worked with a range of complex needs.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Joanne offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with Joanne?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
10 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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