Joanna Kay, BACP

Joanna Kay welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or difficult relationship patterns. She is a warm, non-judgemental counsellor who helps people set clear goals and find practical ways forward. Joanna uses creativity alongside talking therapies to help people reconnect with self-compassion and confidence.

She trained to MSc level in Counselling and Psychotherapy and holds BACP accreditation. Her three years of practice include work in charities, schools and independent mental health clinics. That background means she has experience listening to people from a range of circumstances and tailoring support to individual needs.

Joanna offers sessions that can include art, poetry or writing exercises alongside conversation. These creative elements are used to help people access feelings and make sense of their experiences in a different way. She will suggest activities that fit each person rather than using one fixed method.

In the first meetings she focuses on what matters most to the client and agrees practical goals. Together they develop manageable strategies for everyday life, such as coping with panic, managing low mood, or rebuilding trust after abuse.

Sessions are arranged weekly at a time that suits the client. Joanna is available to work with people in English and accepts international clients. Before booking, confirm current session options and scheduling details.

Therapeutic styles and what online work can look like

Joanna uses evidence-based talking therapies alongside creative methods. Talking therapy involves structured conversation to understand patterns, learn coping strategies and change unhelpful habits; it is often used for anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. Creative therapy brings art, poetry and writing into sessions to help express emotions that can be hard to put into words and to try new ways of reflecting on experience.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joanna will discuss options with each person and decide together what feels most helpful based on needs and goals. That collaborative process means techniques can be adapted as progress is made.

The biography lists live chat, telephone and video as ways she meets people, but it is a good idea to confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make therapy easier to fit into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow people to meet from different locations. Phone sessions may suit shorter check-ins or lower bandwidth situations, while video sessions let the counsellor and client use visual cues and share creative exercises during the meeting.