- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Joanna
Joanna Cottrell is a UK counsellor with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) credential and eight years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low confidence, depression, relationship and career problems. Joanna writes plainly and aims to make early steps feel manageable for someone who finds social situations hard.
Joanna prefers straightforward conversations that focus on what matters now. She listens to what a person wants to change and works with them to set small, doable goals. Sessions often involve looking at thoughts and behaviours, and practising new ways of handling difficult moments.
Her background includes using client-centred methods alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques. Joanna adapts these approaches to suit the person in front of her, concentrating on practical tools and clear next steps rather than long theory talks.
She also has experience supporting people with trauma-related issues, addiction, grief and long-term health conditions. Where relevant, she brings trauma-focused approaches into the work while keeping sessions focused and paced to the person's needs.
Joanna works in English and supports people who want help with a wide range of concerns such as ADHD, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress and coping with life changes. The first sessions are used to agree goals and a straightforward plan for progress.
How Joanna uses therapeutic approaches online
Joanna works with Client-Centred Therapy to focus on each person's perspective, giving space for their thoughts and concerns to be heard and clarified. This approach helps when someone needs to make sense of feelings and set clear priorities for change.She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to look at how thoughts, feelings and actions influence each other. CBT provides practical techniques for managing anxiety, low mood and unhelpful thinking patterns. Motivational Interviewing is used alongside these approaches to help people find their own reasons for change and build small, manageable steps towards those goals.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Joanna will discuss options with the client and decide together what methods match the person's needs, goals and preferences. This collaborative process helps shape realistic tasks and clear next steps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around everyday life, such as shorter check-ins during a work break, not needing to travel, or choosing a session that does not require being on camera. Registered or accredited professionals can offer similar approaches remotely, and Joanna will aim to adapt the work to fit practical constraints and the client's priorities.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Joanna help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, low confidence, depression, relationship and career difficulties, and many related issues such as grief, addiction and trauma.
What is her therapeutic style?
Joanna uses straightforward, practical conversations that focus on goals and small steps. She combines client-centred listening with tools from CBT and solution-focused work.
How much experience does she have?
Joanna has eight years of professional experience using counselling skills in the UK.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; specifics are provided during booking.
How do I begin if I want to work with Joanna?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.