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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 is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Joanne helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief and depression.

She aims to make the first step into therapy less daunting by offering steady support and simple, clear guidance. Joanne creates a calm space where people can talk about difficult feelings without fear of judgement.

Background and approach

She listens closely to what matters to each person and adapts sessions to fit their pace. Some people prefer an open, client-led conversation and others like a more structured plan; she offers both styles. Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current ones.

She also uses elements of cognitive behavioural therapy to help people notice patterns and try different ways of coping. Trauma-focused work is part of what she offers for those recovering from past harm.

Joanne also works with concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, avoidant personality traits, blended family challenges, body image, cancer-related stress, caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, codependency, commitment worries, communication problems and coping after disasters. She checks in with each person to shape a plan relevant to their situation.

Sessions are offered online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. Joanne guides people to set realistic goals, reflect on their inner strengths and build practical steps towards change.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	148945	January 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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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

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Approaches that shape online support

Joanne uses trauma-focused therapy which concentrates on helping people process and make sense of harmful past experiences. That approach can be useful for those who carry strong reactions linked to earlier events. She also works from an attachment-based perspective, looking at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses. This helps people notice repeating patterns and try different ways of relating. She combines client-centred counselling too, which prioritises the person's own pace and what they most want to talk about.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joanne will talk with each person about their goals, needs and preferences and agree a plan together. Sessions can shift over time so the style matches what is helpful in the moment, whether that means quieter reflection, practical skill-building, or trauma processing in steps.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people see facial expressions and pick up non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or work better when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins or when someone prefers typing to speaking. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and to choose what suits day-to-day life.

Frequently asked

What issues does Joanne help people with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. She also addresses related concerns such as attachment problems, body image and caregiver stress.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style combines listening and practical work. She offers client-centred conversations alongside structured cognitive and behavioural techniques when useful.

How much experience does she have?

She has 12 years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and relational concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What formats are offered for sessions?

Therapy can be carried out by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and starting therapy work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.