About Joanna
Joanna Kay is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress or low mood. She also supports those dealing with relationship strain, trauma and issues around self‑esteem. Joanna writes that she creates a warm, non‑judgemental space so people can talk through what matters to them and set practical goals for change.
Joanna has three years of practice experience and has worked in charities, schools and personal mental health clinics.
Background and approach
That range of settings means she has seen many different life situations and the sorts of pressures that can come with them. She offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat and text‑based messaging to suit different needs. In sessions Joanna listens closely and helps people identify small steps they can try between meetings.
She uses creative options too, including art, poetry and writing exercises when these feel helpful. The focus is on finding what helps each person build more self‑compassion, confidence and clarity about next steps. Joanna supports people who are dealing with abandonment or attachment issues, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose concerns and women’s issues.
Her approach is collaborative and paced to the individual, with practical strategies alongside reflective work. To begin, Joanna asks people to set clear goals and to try simple techniques in everyday life. The aim is to make steady, achievable progress rather than rushed change.
Approaches that fit whether you meet online or by phone
Joanna draws on evidence‑based therapeutic techniques delivered in plain, practical ways. She uses goal‑focused work to help people break problems into manageable steps and practice small changes between sessions. This approach suits anxiety, stress and motivation issues where practical strategies can reduce day‑to‑day overwhelm.She also uses reflective, exploratory work alongside creative methods such as art, poetry and writing exercises. This helps people process trauma, attachment concerns, guilt and shame, and to reconnect with values and self‑compassion. Creative practices are chosen when they match a person’s comfort and preferred ways of expressing themselves.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Joanna will work together with each person to decide which techniques feel most helpful, adjusting the plan as goals and needs evolve. The emphasis is on collaboration and on fitting methods to the individual rather than following a fixed formula.
Online formats offer flexibility and practical options for different situations. Video calls are useful for in‑depth discussion and visual connection, while phone sessions suit those who prefer no camera. Live chat and text‑based messaging can be helpful for shorter check‑ins, written reflection or when someone needs more frequent touchpoints. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or travel.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Experience
- 3 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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