Joanne Ramshaw, BACP, NCPS
Joanne Ramshaw is a counsellor who uses a warm, honest, and non-judgemental approach.
About Joanne
Joanne Ramshaw is a counsellor who uses a warm, honest, and non-judgemental approach. She draws on five years of professional experience to help people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and motivation. Joanne also supports people through relationship difficulties, grief and major life changes.
She blends practical strategies with time to reflect. Sessions focus on what matters to the person and on small steps that fit daily life.
Background and approach
Joanne listens for patterns in relationships and behaviour, then helps people try different ways of responding. Her work makes use of therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Narrative Therapy. These approaches help people notice unhelpful thoughts, reframe personal stories and act in line with their values.
Attachment-based ideas are also used to understand how past relationships affect current ones. Joanne holds BACP and NCPS credentials, which are listed as professional affiliations. She works with adults in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English.
Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. People starting with Joanne complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling. Sessions are arranged by appointment and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
The emphasis is practical support and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 399845 | February 2026 |
| NCPS | NCPS844 | April 2026 |
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.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Ways of working Joanne names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-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 that translate well to online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and motivation issues. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and testing different behaviours to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It often helps with anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how earlier relationships shape current patterns and helps people develop new ways of relating and communicating in close relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and choose or combine methods that best fit their situation. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as progress is made.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from different locations. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when a short check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people write thoughts down between calls or have a brief conversation when time is tight. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving and daily routines, while still working with registered or accredited professionals and experienced therapists.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Joanne help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. Other focuses include relationship issues, grief, addictions and coping with life or health changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Joanne blends practical techniques with reflective conversation. She aims for clear steps people can try between sessions and a non-judgemental listening style.
How long has Joanne practised?
She has five years of professional counselling experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credentials and location are listed?
Her profile lists BACP and NCPS as professional credentials, and she is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time and works with people in the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
Joanne offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging for flexible online work.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.