Joanna Bienkowska, BACP
Joanna Bienkowska is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing low mood and related life challenges.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
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About Joanna
Joanna Bienkowska is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing low mood and related life challenges. She speaks English and Polish and aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable. Joanna works with people on issues such as depression, anxiety, stress and relationship difficulties.
She uses short, practical conversations to identify what is causing distress and what small changes might help. Joanna adapts sessions to each person, so talks and activities reflect what feels useful to them.
Background and approach
She draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. Joanna has three years of professional and placement experience in clinical settings. Her background includes supporting people through grief, anger and changes such as separation or job stress.
She also helps with problems around sleep, eating and addictive behaviours. She offers a straightforward way of working that focuses on clear goals and steps you can try between sessions. Joanna is mindful of issues like shame, guilt and isolation, and pays attention to how attachment and abandonment concerns affect relationships.
Language options include English and Polish, and she accepts international clients. Sessions are available in a range of formats to suit different needs. Joanna encourages people to be curious about their patterns and to set practical, achievable goals while travelling at a pace that feels right.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 399910 | February 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Joanna works with
Everything Joanna lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Joanna lists
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Online support
The therapist will work collaboratively to find what approach fits best for each person. Joanna listens to your goals, tries different ways of working, and adjusts techniques based on what helps you make progress over time.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how and when you meet. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed, and live chat or text messaging suits people who prefer written exchanges or quick support between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities or living in another country while still working with registered or accredited professionals.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Joanna help with?
She supports people with depression, anxiety, stress and relationship difficulties, as well as grief, sleep problems, eating concerns and addiction-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Joanna uses a practical, conversational style that focuses on goals and small, manageable steps between sessions. She adapts the pace and content to each person's needs.
What experience does she bring?
She has three years of professional and placement experience working in clinical settings supporting people through mood and life challenges.
What credentials and region are listed?
Joanna is registered with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Polish to accommodate different language preferences.
What session formats does she use?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can choose the format that suits them best.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions are provided through a subscription model 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 therapist availability.
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