Joanne Carter, BACP
Joanne Carter helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems and trauma.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- +15 more
About Joanne
Joanne Carter helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems and trauma. She also supports those dealing with low self-esteem, addiction issues, grief and sleep or eating difficulties. Joanne is based in the United Kingdom and works with clients who have concerns about bipolar symptoms, ADHD and intimacy-related issues.
She holds BACP registration, which is listed as her credential. Joanne aims to make therapy straightforward and approachable. Sessions focus on listening carefully and building a steady therapeutic relationship.
Background and approach
She uses everyday language and practical steps so people know what to expect at each stage. Her way of working draws on attachment-based ideas and client-centred practice to make sense of how relationships shape emotions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is used when helpful to change unhelpful thinking and coping patterns.
Joanne also brings elements of mindfulness and Jungian reflection for people who want to explore meaning and self-awareness. In the room she encourages people to talk through current struggles and the past events that still affect them. She pays attention to communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and social anxiety.
Practical tools are offered alongside opportunities to reflect and process painful experiences. Joanne supports people aiming for clearer boundaries, better self-love, and healthier ways to handle life changes. If someone wants to work on forgiveness, purpose, or managing anger, she combines discussion and straightforward exercises.
The emphasis is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 402215 | 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 Joanne works with
Everything Joanne lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Personality disorders
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Joanne lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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
Finding the right approach is part of therapy and will be decided together. Joanne will talk with each person about what feels most useful and adapt methods according to their needs, goals and preferences. The emphasis is on collaboration and practical steps rather than one fixed method.
Online sessions are arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging to suit different lives. Video calls are useful for face-to-face discussion and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth or camera time is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging can suit short check-ins, ongoing reflection or people who prefer typed communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments.
Frequently asked
What types of problems does Joanne help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and trauma and abuse issues, plus concerns such as self-esteem, grief, bipolar, addictions and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and down-to-earth, combining listening with practical steps and reflective work to help people feel understood and make changes.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of clinical experience supporting people with a range of emotional and relationship difficulties.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
Joanne is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions can be arranged with people living outside the United Kingdom.
Which session formats are offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Joanne?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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