Joanne Carter
Compassionate attachment-focused therapy
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About Joanne
Joanne Carter helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and trauma. She also supports those dealing with low self-esteem, grief, addictions, bipolar challenges, sleep and eating concerns, and issues around intimacy and identity. Joanne works with people who feel isolated, struggle with anger, or are coping with major life changes.
Joanne creates a calm, compassionate space where clients can talk through painful memories and current problems. She focuses on attachment and inner child work alongside cognitive and mindfulness-based tools.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to be practical and gentle, letting people move at a pace that feels right for them. Her style is client-centred, which means conversations are guided by each person's priorities and experiences. She also draws on psychodynamic and Jungian ideas to help uncover patterns that keep repeating in relationships and self-view.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques are used when helpful to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. Joanne has four years of clinical experience and holds BACP accreditation, which is shown as BACP. She is based in the United Kingdom and offers work in English.
International clients are accepted as part of her practice. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to Joanne's availability. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and session cost varies with location and therapist availability.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 4
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 402215
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Joanne's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Joanne works with
Everything Joanne lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Personality disorders
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Joanne lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Joanne works online
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joanne will talk through your goals and preferences and adapt the mix of methods so they fit your needs. That collaborative exploration helps decide whether to emphasise attachment, practical CBT tools, or a gentler, client-led focus.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as these are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or making it simpler to schedule around work or caregiving. Many people find that remote sessions let them maintain continuity of care while managing daily commitments.
Questions and answers
What problems does Joanne help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, bipolar concerns, addictions, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, depression, ADHD and related issues like communication problems and loneliness.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is calm and client-centred, offering a compassionate space to speak without judgment. She blends attachment work with mindfulness and practical techniques to help with everyday difficulties.
What is her background and experience?
She has four years of clinical experience working with people affected by trauma, relationship struggles and emotional distress. Her focus includes inner child and attachment-related healing.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
Joanne is based in the United Kingdom and is listed with BACP.
Do sessions take place in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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