Joanne Rankin, NCPS

Joanne Rankin works with adults who are dealing with strong emotions and life changes. She is known for a calm, direct style that helps people talk through trauma, grief, sleep problems and bipolar-related challenges. Joanne also offers coaching for people facing high stress or career transitions. She is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). Joanne has eight years of experience and a background in psychology, including an MSc and a Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. Her practice blends different methods so sessions are tailored to each person. That means she might use practical exercises one week and more reflective talking the next. Her work often focuses on attachment issues, abandonment and adoption and foster care matters. She also supports people dealing with body image, chronic pain or illness, codependency and relationship communication problems. Other areas Joanne addresses include domestic violence, divorce and separation, fertility stress and feelings of emptiness. Joanne draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy alongside attachment-based and client-centred work. She aims to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try small changes that make daily life easier. Sessions are paced to suit each person’s needs and readiness. If someone prefers a practical, compassionate counsellor who adapts methods to goals, Joanne offers that blend. The focus is on helping people regain a sense of direction and handle difficult feelings more effectively.

How Joanne’s approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for stuck patterns, low motivation and managing mood swings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical techniques to change thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going, and it often helps with sleep problems and mood regulation. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relationship patterns that affect how people feel and react, which can help with abandonment, attachment issues and family-related stress.

Finding the right approach is something the therapist does together with each person. Joanne will talk through goals, try different techniques and adjust the plan based on what helps most. That collaborative process means people can move between approaches if their needs change over time.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session options are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer not to use video while others find video more like an in-person meeting; Joanne will discuss practical arrangements and what suits each person’s circumstances when you begin.