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Joanne Rankin, NCPS

Joanne Rankin is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps adults facing trauma, grief, sleep problems and bipolar disorder.

Trauma and abuse
Grief
Sleeping disorders
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About Joanne

Joanne Rankin is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps adults facing trauma, grief, sleep problems and bipolar disorder. She also offers coaching for professionals dealing with stress and career transitions. Joanne communicates in clear, straightforward language and aims to make first steps feel manageable.

She trained at degree level and beyond, holding a Master of Science in Psychology and a BA (Hons). She also completed a Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).

Background and approach

Those qualifications inform her practice and shape how she works with people. Joanne uses several practical approaches in sessions. She draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy to address traumatic experiences, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people live in line with their values, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to tackle unhelpful thinking and behaviour.

She pairs these with client-centred listening and attachment-based ideas when they suit the person. In a typical session Joanne listens openly and without judgement, helps people clarify what matters to them, and suggests small, manageable steps to try between meetings. She also offers coaching techniques for workplace stress and work–life balance when that is the focus.

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Joanne aims to create space for people to make changes at their own pace. She supports practical problem solving alongside emotional reflection.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
NCPS	NCS22-02788	July 2026

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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.

Trauma and abuse
Grief
Sleeping disorders
Bipolar disorder
Coaching
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Body image
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family problems
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues

Ways of working Joanne names

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How Joanne blends approaches online

Joanne often uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to help people process difficult events and reduce the ongoing impact of those memories. This approach focuses on understanding the effects of trauma and building skills to manage distressing reactions.

She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which helps people clarify what matters to them and take value-driven steps even when feelings are difficult. ACT is useful for anxiety, mood difficulties and decisions about life direction.

The right approach is worked out together. Joanne takes a collaborative stance, asking about your goals, what has helped before, and what feels manageable. She will suggest methods and check in to adapt them so the work fits your needs and preferences.

Online sessions can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, letting people choose how they want to connect. Video is good for interactive work and non-verbal cues, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging suits shorter check-ins or ongoing contact between sessions. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, childcare and commuting, and allow continuity even when circumstances change.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Joanne help with?

She helps adults with trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping difficulties, bipolar disorder and professional coaching needs. Additional areas include attachment issues, domestic violence, body image, chronic illness and fertility concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Joanne works in a supportive, collaborative way and listens without judgement. She combines trauma-informed care with practical tools so sessions balance understanding and action.

How much counselling experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional experience working with adults across clinical and coaching settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

Joanne holds a Master of Science in Psychology, a BA (Hons), a Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at present.

What session formats are available online?

Joanne offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their routine.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Joanne?

Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.