Joanne Rayner, BACP

Joanne Rayner helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem and relationship concerns. She also supports those facing grief, sleep problems, career worries, compassion fatigue and major life changes. Joanne is identified by her BACP credential, which denotes membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She explains things plainly and aims to make the first step easier for people who feel stuck.

Joanne works in a collaborative way that centres the client's experience. She sees the person as the expert in their own life and builds on strengths and practical skills. Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps rather than technical language or jargon.

Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas and client-centred ways of working to understand how relationships shape feelings. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to help change unhelpful thinking and mindfulness practices to calm the mind. These approaches are used flexibly to fit what each person needs.

Joanne has five years of professional experience helping people navigate difficult emotions and stressful situations. She aims to create an atmosphere that feels respectful and steady while working through practical strategies. The emphasis is on small, achievable changes that add up over time.

People interested in starting work with Joanne will find a straightforward, human-centred style. She supports people who want clearer thinking, better coping, and more satisfying day-to-day routines.

How Joanne's approaches work online

Joanne uses attachment-based ideas and cognitive behavioural approaches as part of her work. Attachment-based therapy looks at how early and current relationships influence feelings and behaviour, helping people understand patterns and improve emotional connection. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical tools to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Joanne will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. Together they review progress and adapt the plan so the work stays relevant and realistic.

Online therapy can make it simpler to fit sessions into busy lives by reducing travel and allowing appointments around work or caregiving. Some people prefer shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, while others use longer sessions to work through complex issues. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available with Joanne.