Joanne Rankin, NCPS
Joanne Rankin greets people with calm, practical support.
- Trauma and Abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- +4 more
About Joanne
Joanne Rankin greets people with calm, practical support. She aims to make first steps feel manageable for anyone dealing with upsetting life events or ongoing emotional strain. Joanne is identified as a helpful, steady presence for conversations about trauma, grief, sleep and mood challenges.
Joanne holds NCPS which stands for the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. She brings eight years of professional experience and an academic background in psychology and therapeutic counselling.
Background and approach
That mix shapes a thoughtful, evidence-aware way of working. Her style is warm and person-focused. Sessions tend to be conversational but goal-oriented.
Joanne uses techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness and acceptance and commitment therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and build practical habits that fit their life. Attachment-based ideas often guide how she looks at relationship concerns and long-standing emotional wounds.
Joanne also offers coaching for workplace stress, career change and improving work-life balance, using structured conversations to set goals and track progress. People can expect a collaborative process. The therapist listens first, then suggests approaches that suit what each person needs.
That might mean shorter practical tasks between sessions or a gentler pace for deeper emotional issues. Joanne practises in the United Kingdom and provides sessions online in English. She describes her role as a companion on the path toward clearer thinking, better routines and more manageable days.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS22-02788 | July 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.
- 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
Approaches Joanne lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
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
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current emotional responses and connection styles. This approach can help with grief, abandonment issues and repeating relationship difficulties.
Finding the right approach is often part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your goals, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust the plan as you learn what helps. This is a collaborative process aimed at practical change over time.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls suit longer, conversational sessions. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging can help people keep momentum between sessions or fit support into busy days. Many registered or accredited professionals use these formats to make therapy more accessible and to match different rhythms of life.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Joanne specialise in?
Joanne focuses on trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping problems and bipolar challenges, with additional attention to areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image and family problems.
What kind of therapy style does she use?
Her work is integrative and person-centred, drawing on approaches like cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness and attachment-based ideas to suit each person.
How much experience does Joanne have?
She has eight years of professional experience working in counselling and therapeutic settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?
Joanne is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with Joanne?
Begin 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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