Counsellor profile
Joanna Kay, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and Anxiety
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Creative therapies
About Joanna
Counsellor Joanna Kay is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with three years' experience in the United Kingdom. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Joanna also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, self-love and women's issues. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted.
Joanna trained at master's level in counselling and psychotherapy and has worked in charities, schools and private mental health clinics. She uses creative methods including art, poetry and writing alongside talking. In practice she listens closely to what someone brings and helps them set clear goals for therapy.
Her approach begins with straightforward conversations about what is most urgent and what to aim for. She and the client agree practical steps and strategies to try between sessions. These might include simple reflective exercises or creative activities to help notice patterns and feelings.
Joanna typically meets people weekly and offers session times that fit into day-to-day life. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; costs vary by location. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled via the See online counselling options button.
She keeps language plain and practical in sessions. That can help people break large problems into manageable pieces and make steady progress toward their goals.
Approaches Joanna Uses and how online counselling works
Joanna uses talking therapy alongside creative practices. Talking therapy focuses on understanding thoughts, feelings and patterns. It helps with anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties by making problems clearer and more manageable.Creative therapies such as art, poetry and writing are used to access feelings that can be hard to put into words. These activities can reveal themes like attachment or shame and offer new ways to reflect and practise self-awareness.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joanna will discuss different methods with each client and agree what to try first based on goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
Practical benefits of online counselling include fitting sessions around work, study or family life and avoiding travel time. If you need quieter surroundings or a shorter check-in, mention this when booking so the therapist can suggest a suitable session pattern. The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to attend regular weekly meetings and to keep therapy consistent with day-to-day routines.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Joanna works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems and depression. She also addresses concerns like abandonment, attachment, guilt and loneliness.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines talking therapy with creative methods such as art, poetry and writing. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Joanna has three years' experience working in charities, schools and private mental health clinics. Her background includes work with people from a range of ages and circumstances.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Do sessions take place in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted. Check time differences and any regional considerations before booking.
How are sessions arranged and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and the service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the booking process.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.