Joanne Rayner, BACP
Joanne Rayner is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem and depression.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Trauma and Abuse
- Anger management
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About Joanne
Joanne Rayner is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem and depression. She approaches sessions with respect for each person's story and strengths. Joanne emphasises practical steps and steady support to help clients move toward a more fulfilling life.
She works in a way that puts the client at the centre. Conversations focus on what matters to the client and on small, workable changes.
Background and approach
Joanne draws on familiar methods such as cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness to help people manage difficult thoughts and feelings. Attachment-based ideas also shape her work. She uses these to help clients understand patterns in relationships and how past experiences can affect current connections.
This can be useful when people are dealing with intimacy issues, family problems, or feelings of abandonment. Joanne holds BACP accreditation, which is noted in her professional details. She has around five years of experience working with a range of concerns including grief, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.
Sessions are offered in English and take place online by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Practical matters such as cost vary with location and availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and then schedules sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Joanne aims to build a calm, steady space where people can talk through what matters to them and plan realistic steps forward.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 385896 | November 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
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Joanne lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness 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
She also draws on attachment-based thinking to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This approach helps when people struggle with intimacy-related issues, feelings of abandonment, or repeated difficulties in relationships by identifying patterns and trying different ways of relating.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process and is decided collaboratively. Joanne will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and how they respond in sessions, then tailor methods so they feel useful and realistic.
Online therapy with Joanne is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed, and chat or messaging can suit people who prefer typing or a flexible rhythm. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and other commitments, while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.
Frequently asked
What issues does Joanne commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem and relationship and family difficulties.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is person-centred and practical, focusing on client strengths and small, achievable changes during sessions.
What experience does she have in counselling?
She has five years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is accredited with the BACP and practices from the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be provided in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions run on a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to availability.
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