Joanne Copley, BACP
Joanne Copley is a counsellor with 12 years of practice in the United Kingdom.
About Joanne
Joanne Copley is a counsellor with 12 years of practice in the United Kingdom. She uses a range of approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and loss. Joanne aims to create a calm space where people can speak openly and feel heard.
She encourages small steps and realistic goals so change feels manageable. Joanne holds a Master of Science in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from Derby University.
Background and approach
She is also listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, commonly known as BACP. Her training means she draws on different approaches to suit each person rather than using one fixed method. In sessions she balances person-centred listening with practical tools.
That can mean reflecting on feelings and history, or trying short, structured exercises to reduce anxiety. Clients may choose a more exploratory or a more skills-based style depending on what helps them most. She works with issues like grief and depression, and with the effects of trauma and abuse.
Joanne also offers support for specific concerns such as attachment and abandonment, body image, chronic illness and caregiver stress. Her approach is steady and collaborative, focused on what matters to the individual. Joanne uses clear language and simple steps during therapy.
She helps people notice their strengths and try new ways of coping. If someone wants a mix of reflection and practical change, she adapts the work to that preference.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
← Browse all counsellorsRegistration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 148945 | January 2027 |
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.
Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Joanne lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Joanne names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
Approaches online and how they help
Joanne draws on attachment-based work to look at patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape reactions now. This helps when trust, abandonment or attachment issues affect how someone connects with others. She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying practical steps to change them; CBT can be useful for anxiety, low mood and stress.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Joanne will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and try different ways of working together. The decision is collaborative and can change over time as needs shift.
Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let people use face-to-face conversation when that feels important. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be a good shorter check-in. Live chat or text messaging work well for people who prefer writing or who want ongoing, brief contact between calls. These options offer flexibility so therapy can suit different routines and practical needs.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Joanne support?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. She also works on related areas like attachment, abandonment and caregiver stress.
What is Joanne's style in session?
Her style combines person-centred listening with practical techniques. Sessions can be reflective or more structured depending on what the person prefers.
How much experience does she have?
Joanne has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from Derby University and is listed with BACP. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Joanne offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as ways to meet online.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Joanne?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions with the therapist according to availability.
More counsellors who work with Stress, Anxiety
See all
Joseph Shepherd
BACP
3 years in practice
Client-centred counsellor for life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career
Adelle Liggitt
BACP
3 years in practice
Calm, practical support for anxiety and grief
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship
- Grief
Mike Kelly
BACP
4 years in practice
Practical counsellor for everyday struggles
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship
- Grief