- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose work
- Creative therapies
About Joanna
Joanna Kay is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and issues with self-esteem. Joanna also focuses on life purpose, attachment and feelings of isolation.
Joanna has worked in charities, schools and private mental health clinics. That experience means she is used to supporting people from different backgrounds and life stages. She uses practical conversations to help people notice patterns that hold them back and to try new ways of coping.
Sessions often begin by clarifying what the person wants to change. Joanna listens carefully and outlines steps to try between meetings. She uses creative activities such as art, poetry and writing when these help people express things that are hard to put into words.
Her way of working is straightforward. She and the client agree goals and review progress regularly. Joanna offers a mix of talking and creative practice to help people build confidence and self-compassion in small, manageable steps.
Working together can help someone who feels stuck after a change in work, relationships or health to make clearer choices about what matters next. To start, people follow the service's matching process and schedule a first session that suits them.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Joanna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside creative methods. She often combines talking therapies with expressive practices such as art, poetry and writing to help people access feelings they find hard to name. These creative practices can be useful for processing trauma, shame and issues around identity.She also draws on structured, practical approaches that focus on identifying patterns and testing small changes. These methods help with anxiety, low mood and relationship patterns by breaking problems into manageable steps and tracking progress over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joanna will discuss options with the client and try things collaboratively, adjusting methods to fit the person's needs and goals rather than following a single formula.
The biography lists live chat, telephone and video as ways she has worked. Confirm current session options before booking so you know what is offered now. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also let someone choose non-verbal creative tasks that suit remote work, such as writing or image-based exercises.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and self-esteem issues, plus related areas such as abandonment and isolation.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
She starts by clarifying goals and identifying unhelpful patterns. Conversations are practical and can include creative exercises like art or writing.
What experience does she bring?
She has three years' experience and has worked in charities, schools and private mental health clinics.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages does she work in and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography mentions live chat, telephone and video sessions; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.