Joanna Kay
Helping people rebuild self-worth and direction
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About Joanna
Joanna Kay welcomes people struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship strain or questions about self-worth. She writes plainly and listens carefully, helping clients set clear, achievable goals and find practical ways forward. Joanna aims to create a warm, non-judgemental space where people can explore painful experiences and begin to rebuild confidence and self-compassion.
Joanna has a Master of Science in Counselling and Psychotherapy and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Background and approach
She brings three years of professional experience working in charities, schools and personal mental health settings. That background means she has worked with a range of people and everyday problems related to work, relationships and life direction. In sessions Joanna uses creative practices such as art, poetry and writing when they suit a person’s style.
She listens for patterns such as attachment issues, abandonment fears, guilt or isolation, and helps people name what is happening. Together they pick strategies that match the person’s goals and pace. Joanna supports people dealing with trauma and abuse by offering steady, measured care and practical coping tools.
She also focuses on women's issues, life purpose and self-love, helping people rebuild trust in themselves. Her aim is to help people take small, sustainable steps toward a more fulfilling life. To begin a working relationship Joanna asks people to set clear goals and try approaches that fit their needs.
She encourages honest feedback in sessions and adjusts plans as progress unfolds.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 3
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 410078
- Languages
- English
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Joanna's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Joanna works with
Everything Joanna lists, in their own terms.
How Joanna works online
Alongside creative work Joanna applies practical, skill-based techniques to help manage anxiety, stress and mood. These involve simple exercises and strategies to reduce overwhelm, improve coping and build emotional awareness over time. Such techniques aim to give people tools they can use between sessions to make steady progress.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Joanna will work with each person to identify goals, try different methods and adjust the plan according to what feels most helpful. She encourages feedback so the therapeutic way of working changes as needs and priorities shift.
If you are considering online therapy check which session formats are currently offered before booking. Joanna's biography lists live chat, telephone and video as ways she has worked; please confirm current options when you arrange sessions. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life - for example shorter check-ins can fit a lunch break, telephone sessions can be used when bandwidth is low, and video lets people keep a face-to-face feel without travel.
Questions and answers
What issues does Joanna commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and related concerns like guilt, isolation and attachment worries.
How would you describe Joanna's way of working?
Joanna offers a warm, non-judgemental space and focuses on setting clear, achievable goals with practical strategies people can try between sessions.
What professional background does Joanna have?
She holds an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy and has three years' experience working in charities, schools and personal mental health settings.
What accreditation does Joanna hold and where is she based?
Joanna is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Joanna accepts clients from outside the UK.
What session formats are available?
The biography mentions live chat, telephone and video options; please confirm the current session formats when booking to ensure they match your needs.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Joanna?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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