Joanne Harratt, BACP
Joanne Harratt is a counsellor with ten years of experience offering one-to-one support for people under stress and for those struggling with anxiety, depression and life changes.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
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About Joanne
Joanne Harratt is a counsellor with ten years of experience offering one-to-one support for people under stress and for those struggling with anxiety, depression and life changes. She works in the United Kingdom and meets people where they are, listening first and helping them make sense of difficult feelings. Joanne is a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP).
Her sessions are client-led and focused on what each person needs that day.
Background and approach
She creates a calm space to talk through past and present problems without judgement. Joanne encourages gentle reflection on patterns of behaviour so people can understand why they react in certain ways. Her background includes training in psychodynamic counselling and a diploma in therapeutic counselling.
Over the years she has completed short courses on grief, attachment, anger management and trauma-related work. This range of learning supports work with issues such as bereavement, relationship trouble, addictions and intrusive thoughts. Joanne has practical experience from voluntary roles supporting people with complex needs, including those who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse.
Those roles informed her approach to working with trauma, grief and relationship difficulty. In sessions she uses a mix of client-centred, emotionally-focused and psychodynamic ideas to suit the person in front of her. She adapts her way of working according to what someone hopes to achieve, whether that is short-term relief or exploring longer-standing patterns.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 162311 | 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 Joanne works with
Everything Joanne lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Workplace issues
Approaches Joanne lists
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Online support
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and name strong feelings and how those feelings affect relationships. It focuses on connection and emotional patterns, which can be helpful for intimacy issues and attachment-related concerns.
Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how past experiences shape present reactions. It supports people who want to understand long-standing patterns, such as repeated relationship choices or persistent low mood.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Joanne will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs to agree what to try first. The process is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.
Online therapy with Joanne is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls let people see facial cues and have longer conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when a quieter call is needed or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins, written reflection or times when not being on camera helps someone engage. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and mobility needs.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Joanne help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. Additional areas include grief, trauma and addictions.
What is her approach in sessions?
Sessions are client-centred and led by the person attending. Joanne blends emotionally-focused and psychodynamic ideas to help people understand feelings and relationship patterns.
What professional background does she have?
Joanne has ten years of experience and has completed a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling plus a Certificate of Higher Education in Psychodynamic Counselling.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP).
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
Joanne offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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