Joanne Copley, BACP
Joanne Copley is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 12 years of experience.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- +3 more
About Joanne
Joanne Copley is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 12 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, or the effects of trauma and abuse. Joanne aims to make the first step feel manageable and supportive.
She trained at Derby University and holds an MSc in Integrative counselling and psychotherapy, which combines different ways of working rather than one single method.
Background and approach
That variety allows her to match the approach to each person's needs. Some people prefer a relaxed, person-centred style while others choose a more structured, skills-based method. Joanne creates a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk through painful thoughts and feelings.
Sessions include listening, reflecting, and practical steps to try between meetings. She encourages people to notice their strengths and small changes as they go. Her practice also pays attention to attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, carer stress, chronic illness or pain, and neurodiversity matters such as autism and Asperger syndrome.
Communication problems, codependency, commitment worries and blended family issues are other common themes she addresses. Joanne works with both immediate problems and longer-term patterns. She helps people develop clearer coping strategies and make choices that fit their values.
The overall aim is to support more manageable day-to-day life and steadier emotional wellbeing.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 148945 | January 2027 |
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
- 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
Approaches Joanne lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- 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 method is part of the work. Joanne will discuss options with each person and decide together what fits best with their goals, needs and preferences. That collaborative process can include trying one approach for a few sessions and adapting if something else would help more.
Online therapy gives practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a more personal connection is helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing, want to reflect between messages, or need support that fits around work and family schedules. Registered or accredited professionals can offer these formats so therapy is more accessible and easier to fit into everyday life.
Frequently asked
What issues does Joanne commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, and the effects of trauma and abuse, plus related concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues.
How would you describe Joanne's approach in sessions?
She uses an integrative style that may be person-centred, cognitive behavioural, solution-focused or trauma-informed depending on what suits the person. The sessions balance listening with practical steps to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Joanne has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and relationship concerns.
What professional credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is BACP accredited and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
What formats are available for sessions?
Joanne offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Joanne?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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