Joanna 'Jo' Biegala, BACP

Joanna 'Jo' Biegala works from an integrative, person-centred stance. She offers a straightforward, compassionate space to talk about stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Jo keeps sessions practical and respectful so people can explore feelings and make small changes that matter.

Jo has three years' experience supporting adults with a range of mental health and wellbeing concerns. She blends core person-centred listening with targeted techniques. These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help with unhelpful thoughts and patterns.

In practice Jo helps people notice how past relationships and attachment patterns influence current reactions. She also works on building coping skills for managing anxiety, social fears and difficult life changes. Conversations aim to increase self-understanding and reduce overwhelm.

Sessions are collaborative. Jo invites each person to shape the work so it fits their goals. That might mean learning practical skills, reflecting on attachment and relationship patterns, or finding short-term steps to feel steadier.

Jo offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging for remote therapy. She is registered with the BACP, which is listed as her professional credential. Sessions are conducted in English and take place with clients in the United Kingdom.

How Jo applies therapeutic approaches to online care

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. Jo uses it to help people see why they react strongly in relationships and to find calmer ways of relating.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on practical steps. It helps identify unhelpful thoughts and teaches strategies to change them, useful for anxiety, low mood and social fears.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, realistic changes. Jo uses it to build short-term plans and practical goals that move daily life forward without getting bogged down in detail.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jo discusses options with each person and adjusts methods to match their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps decide which techniques to use and when to shift focus.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter check-ins or ongoing written reflection between sessions. These options give practical flexibility so therapy can fit around work, family and daily life.