Counsellor profile
Joanne Rankin, NCPS
Counsellor - Trauma and coaching
See online counselling options- ACT
- CBT
- Mindfulness
About Joanne
Counsellor Joanne Rankin is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and has eight years of experience. She works with adults on trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems and bipolar issues, and she also offers coaching for work-related stress and career transitions.
Jo uses several practical approaches in sessions. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred work to help people notice patterns, try new responses and make concrete changes. Mindfulness techniques and attachment-based ideas are woven into sessions when helpful.
Sessions are straightforward and focused on what the person brings. Joanne listens and helps people make sense of difficult reactions. She aims to break issues into manageable steps and to practise small changes between meetings.
Her background includes an MSc in Psychology, a BA (Hons) and a Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, alongside her NCPS registration. That combination is used to shape how she plans and reviews treatment with clients.
Jo supports people who are dealing with abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, attachment difficulties, body image worries, chronic illness or pain, communication and control issues, codependency, domestic violence, fertility and family problems, and disruption of mood. She also works with those affected by divorce and separation.
People starting with Joanne are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then book a first session. She does not accept international clients. Sessions are offered in English and cost varies with location, using a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It supports people who find themselves stuck in unhelpful patterns and who want practical ways to act in line with their values.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It is often used for sleep problems, mood difficulties and for learning clearer ways to manage stressful situations.
Client-centred therapy gives the person space to lead the conversation while the counsellor listens and reflects. It can help when someone needs to be heard and to make sense of strong emotions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joanne will discuss what seems most useful and adapt methods to fit the person’s goals and preferences. Decisions about techniques are made together and can be reviewed as therapy progresses.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the profile does not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work or family commitments and can reduce travel time. They also allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video when that suits practical needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She helps adults with trauma and abuse, grief, sleep difficulties and bipolar-related issues. She also offers coaching for work stress and career change.
What style of therapy does she use?
Joanne uses an integrative approach combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred work. Mindfulness and attachment-based ideas are included when they fit the situation.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and practical concerns.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, shown as NCPS in her profile.
Can I have sessions in other languages or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Check the booking flow for details.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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