Joanna Bienkowska, BACP
Joanna Bienkowska welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to start.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- +14 more
About Joanna
Joanna Bienkowska welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to start. She writes plainly and listens closely to understand what matters most to each person. Joanna offers calm, steady support for people trying to manage stress, anxiety, low mood and life changes.
She uses straightforward conversations to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Joanna draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to make small, practical changes that bring clearer thinking and better day-to-day coping. Joanna has three years of combined professional and placement experience in the United Kingdom. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP.
That background shapes how she plans work with people and the kinds of strategies she offers. Her focus covers a wide range of concerns, including relationship strain, grief, sleeping problems, addictions, and issues around intimacy and body image. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiving stress, anger, and concerns about self-esteem or life purpose.
Sessions are available in English and Polish and can be arranged in different online formats. Joanna aims to tailor the pace and tools to each person’s needs, helping them build skills they can use outside of sessions.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 399910 | February 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.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Joanna works with
Everything Joanna lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Joanna lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
The process of finding the right approach is collaborative. Joanna works with each person to agree goals and to try techniques that fit their life and preferences. If a tool does not suit someone, she adapts the plan and tries a different way of working together.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people talk face to face when meeting in person is difficult, while phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is low or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging allow for shorter check-ins, written reflections and flexible scheduling across different time zones. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments, and to continue support while changing routines.
Frequently asked
What issues does Joanna help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, eating concerns, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem and career worries.
What is Joanna's therapeutic style?
Joanna uses a practical, talk-based approach grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). She focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and building small, workable skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of combined professional and placement experience working in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
Joanna is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
She offers therapy in English and Polish and is able to work with people internationally.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Joanna?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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