Joanne Raisbury-Harrison, BACP
Joanne Raisbury-Harrison is a counsellor with three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.
About Joanne
Joanne Raisbury-Harrison is a counsellor with three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Joanne aims to offer a respectful and compassionate space for people facing relationship and mood challenges.
She works with clients who are navigating depression and bipolar difficulties, and she has experience supporting people with trauma and abuse. Joanne also helps with LGBT concerns, intimacy-related worries, social anxiety and phobia, and feelings of guilt or low self-worth.
Background and approach
Joanne adapts conversations and plans to suit each person she meets. Sessions focus on what the client wants to change and practical steps to get there. She keeps the work straightforward and centred on the client's goals.
The first session is used to understand the immediate concerns and to agree a way forward. Joanne offers a calm, non-judgemental approach and encourages honest conversation about fears and hopes. She recognises that starting therapy takes courage and that steady small steps are often most helpful.
Over time Joanne reviews progress and adjusts the approach as needed. People can expect clear communication about session format and what to focus on between meetings. Her aim is to help people build greater self-compassion, reduce shame, and manage symptoms so life feels more manageable.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 410382 | May 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.
Online support
Another strand addresses the impact of trauma and abuse. It involves gently building safety in sessions, naming difficult experiences, and developing coping skills to reduce flashbacks, overwhelm or avoidance. This work aims to restore a sense of control and confidence in everyday life.
Choosing the right way of working is a collaborative process. Joanne will talk through different methods and decide together what fits best with a person's goals and preferences. She aims to adapt sessions as progress is made, checking in regularly so the plan remains useful.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more connection helps, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and day-to-day life while keeping the focus on steady progress.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Joanne help with?
She supports people experiencing depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, LGBT concerns, social anxiety and shame-related difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Joanne takes a respectful and compassionate approach and keeps conversations direct and practical. She tailors the dialogue and plan to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Joanne has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom supporting people with mood and relationship issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can people have sessions in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English and Joanne is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what are the costs?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin therapy with Joanne?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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