Joanne Copley, BACP
Joanne Copley is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 12 years of experience.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- +3 more
About Joanne
Joanne Copley is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 12 years of experience. She holds a BACP accreditation and an MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from Derby University. Joanne focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and depression.
She aims to make the therapy room calm and non-judgemental. Joanne encourages people to speak freely about their thoughts and feelings. She frames the first step of reaching out as an act of courage and offers steady support along the way.
Background and approach
Her training is integrative, which means she draws on different ways of working to match what each person needs. Some sessions are more open and led by the client. Other times conversations follow a clearer structure to build practical coping skills.
Joanne often uses person-centred methods to help people find their own voice. She pairs that with cognitive behavioural techniques when thinking patterns or behaviours are causing distress. She also applies attachment-based ideas when past relationships affect how someone connects now.
Many clients come to talk about losses, painful memories, or ongoing stress. Joanne helps people notice strengths and try small changes that can make daily life easier. She supports people to reflect, experiment with new habits, and gradually feel more in control.
Sessions can include short-term focused work or a longer period of reflection, depending on what the person prefers. Joanne works collaboratively to pick the best way forward and checks in regularly to adjust the approach.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 148945 | January 2027 |
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 Joanne works with
Everything Joanne lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Joanne lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Choosing the right approach is part of the process and Joanne works collaboratively to find what fits. She will discuss goals and preferences, try different methods, and adjust plans as therapy progresses. This helps ensure sessions match what a person needs at each stage.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer writing or want flexible, ongoing contact between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family commitments and daily life.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Joanne commonly help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, plus related issues such as attachment, abandonment and body image.
What style of therapy does she use?
Joanne works integratively, combining person-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques and trauma or attachment-informed approaches as needed.
How long has she been practising?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is BACP accredited and holds an MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from Derby University, and she practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Joanne offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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