- ACT and CBT methods
- Attachment-informed work
- Coaching for stress
About Joanne
Joanne Rankin is a counsellor in the United Kingdom with eight years of professional experience and registration with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She works with adults who are coping with trauma and abuse, grief and loss, sleep difficulties, bipolar disorder, and those seeking coaching for work-related stress and transitions.
Jo uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods to help people talk through what is troubling them. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as understanding patterns of thinking and behaviour. She draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioural work, mindfulness practices and acceptance-based strategies to help people manage distress in everyday life.
Her training includes an MSc in Psychology, a BA (Hons) and a Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, and she is registered with NCPS. That background supports a mix of conversational counselling and structured techniques, depending on what a person needs.
Jo pays particular attention to attachment-related concerns and the longer-term effects of abandonment, adoption and foster care, and domestic violence. She also helps people with body image, codependency, communication and control issues, chronic pain, fertility concerns and family problems.
Sessions are practical and paced to the individual. Joanne aims to clarify immediate worries, set manageable goals, and build small skills that can make social situations and everyday life feel more predictable and manageable.
How therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that reflect personal values rather than getting stuck in unhelpful thinking. It can help with worry about social situations and chronic stress. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks down how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and uses practical exercises to change patterns that keep problems going, which is useful for sleep or anxiety related to being observed. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape present reactions and helps people recognise and change patterns in relationships and trust.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Joanne will discuss approaches with each person and agree together which methods to try based on their goals, needs and comfort. The plan can change as work progresses and as practical goals evolve.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also allow use of written exercises and mindfulness practices between meetings to keep momentum between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she usually help with?
She supports adults with trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, bipolar disorder and work-related stress and coaching.
What kind of approach does she use?
Her approach is integrative and draws on ACT, CBT, mindfulness and attachment-based ideas to address thoughts, feelings and behaviour.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Joanne has eight years of professional experience working in counselling and related roles.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MSc in Psychology, a BA (Hons), a Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and is registered with the NCPS 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 paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.