- Attachment-based approach
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
About Joanne
Joanne Carter is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has four years' experience in the UK. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. Social anxiety and phobia are also among the issues she lists.
Joanne focuses on helping people understand how past relationships shape current reactions. She uses gentle, exploration-based conversations to look at patterns that keep problems repeating. Sessions aim to identify unhelpful thinking and small changes that can reduce anxiety day to day.
Her background includes approaches such as attachment-based work, client-centred talking therapy, cognitive behavioural techniques, Jungian ideas and mindfulness practices. Joanne draws on these to match methods to each person's situation rather than using one fixed method.
In practice she supports people dealing with grief, addictions, sleeping or eating problems, and challenges like anger or isolation. She also works with issues connected to sexual orientation, intimacy, and parenting-related strain. Joanne notes bipolar, ADHD and personality disorder concerns among the areas she notices in her work.
People who meet her can expect short focused conversations alongside reflective exercises. Joanne asks about current difficulties and practical goals, then suggests small steps to try between sessions. The emphasis is on clear, manageable work rather than long lists of abstract aims.
How her approaches translate to online work
Joanne uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current reactions. That approach helps with relationship problems, trust issues and patterns that repeat in adult life. She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing small changes to reduce anxiety symptoms.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Joanne will talk with each person about what feels most useful and adapt methods based on goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and based on practical steps agreed in sessions.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit more easily around work and family commitments, require less travel and can be scheduled as shorter check-ins when needed. Online work also makes it straightforward to combine talking with mindfulness exercises or homework tasks between meetings.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and social anxiety and phobia among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and reflective, using gentle exploration and practical exercises drawn from several approaches.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years' experience working with clients in the UK.
What credentials and location apply?
She is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not state specific session formats; check the online therapy options before booking to confirm current formats.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.