Joanne Harratt, BACP

Joanne Harratt draws on a decade of counselling experience to help people facing anxiety, depression and relationship strain. She works in a calm, non-judgemental way and focuses on understanding what lies behind repeated patterns and strong emotions. Joanne is a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy, BACP, and uses that training in her practice.

Joanne offers a listening space where a client leads the conversation and the pace. Sessions are for reflection and for talking through what feels difficult right now. She aims to help people notice why they react in certain ways and how small changes can ease daily life.

Her background includes a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and a Certificate of Higher Education in Psychodynamic Counselling from the University of Leicester. She has also completed training on grief, attachment, trauma and anger management among other short courses.

Joanne has volunteered with charities supporting people affected by sexual abuse, domestic violence and complex needs. That experience informs her sensitivity when people bring trauma, grief or addiction issues to sessions.

In practice she draws on client-centred listening alongside emotionally-focused and psychodynamic ideas. Sessions focus on creating understanding, building emotional awareness and finding practical steps that fit each person. Joanne aims to work collaboratively and at a pace the client finds useful.

Therapeutic approaches online and how they help

Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the work and relies on careful listening and acceptance to help people talk through what matters most. It suits those who want a supportive space to reflect and find their own solutions.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on feelings and attachment patterns and helps people understand and change how they relate to others and themselves. It is often useful for relationship strain and difficulties with intimacy or emotional connection.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how past experiences shape current reactions and repeating patterns. It can help people uncover unconscious drivers and gain insight that supports long-term change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Joanne will talk with each person about their goals, needs and preferences and suggest which methods to try. The choice is collaborative and can be adjusted over time as needs change.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a deeper connection is wanted. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or when a shorter check-in fits a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing their thoughts or need flexible timing between sessions. Registered or accredited professionals provide these formats so people can choose what fits their life.