Joanne Copley, BACP
Practical, person-centred support for change
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- Integrative counselling
- Structured coping skills
- Trauma-aware approach
About Joanne
Joanne Copley is a counsellor with 12 years of experience working in the United Kingdom. She holds a BACP accreditation and an MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from Derby University. Joanne focuses on practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief and depression.
She creates an open space where clients can talk about thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement. Joanne adapts her way of working to each person. Some sessions are more conversational and client-led, while others use structured tasks to build coping skills.
Joanne draws on person-centred ideas alongside cognitive behavioural tools and trauma-informed methods. She helps people identify patterns, test small changes and build clearer ways of managing emotions and behaviours. Sessions aim to be guided, collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.
Her background in integrative practice means she can offer different ways of working depending on the issue. Clients who prefer a mix of listening and practical techniques often find this approach useful. Joanne encourages reflection, emotional awareness and small, realistic steps towards change.
She explains options and helps people choose what feels most workable for them. Joanne’s manner is calm and approachable, with an emphasis on steady progress rather than quick fixes.
She creates an open space where clients can talk about thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement. Joanne adapts her way of working to each person. Some sessions are more conversational and client-led, while others use structured tasks to build coping skills.
Joanne draws on person-centred ideas alongside cognitive behavioural tools and trauma-informed methods. She helps people identify patterns, test small changes and build clearer ways of managing emotions and behaviours. Sessions aim to be guided, collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.
Her background in integrative practice means she can offer different ways of working depending on the issue. Clients who prefer a mix of listening and practical techniques often find this approach useful. Joanne encourages reflection, emotional awareness and small, realistic steps towards change.
She explains options and helps people choose what feels most workable for them. Joanne’s manner is calm and approachable, with an emphasis on steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Joanne uses person-centred ideas alongside cognitive behavioural and trauma-focused approaches. Person-centred work focuses on listening, reflection and supporting the client to lead the pace of sessions, which helps when people want space to talk through feelings. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) uses practical tasks and experiments to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour, useful for anxiety, low mood or stress. Trauma-focused methods help to stabilise distress, build coping strategies and understand how past experiences continue to affect daily life.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Joanne will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together they decide whether a more exploratory, structured or trauma-informed route fits best. That choice can change over time as needs shift and progress is reviewed.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy around work and family life, reduce travel time and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Online work can also make short check-ins or more focused, task-based sessions simpler to arrange while keeping the therapeutic relationship central.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of difficulties does Joanne help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, plus related areas such as attachment and body image.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is adaptable and collaborative, combining person-centred listening with practical cognitive and solution-focused techniques when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is BACP accredited and holds an MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from Derby University, and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are payments and costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the process to begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.