Johanna Skillen
Calm practical support for life changes
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About Johanna
Johanna Skillen is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. She works with people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or major life changes. Johanna focuses on helping clients build confidence and tackle control issues so they can move toward a steadier daily life.
Johanna creates a welcoming space where people can talk honestly about their feelings. She aims to reduce judgement and help clients make sense of what they are going through.
Background and approach
Sessions are practical and grounded, with attention to the small steps that make a difference. Her practice draws on Client-Centred Therapy, which puts the person's experience at the heart of the work. It also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, focusing on patterns of thought and behaviour that keep problems going.
These approaches are used to address grief, trauma and abuse as well as routine worries and low self-esteem. Johanna supports people to develop clearer coping strategies and stronger self‑respect. She helps clients notice unhelpful thinking and try new, manageable ways of responding.
The aim is to leave people feeling more capable of handling life's ups and downs. Taking the first step can feel hard, and Johanna offers steady practical support through that process. People who want a calm, direct and empathetic counsellor will find her approach easy to work with.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 5
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 412782
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Johanna's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Johanna works with
Everything Johanna lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Coping with life changes
- Control issues
- Self-love
Approaches Johanna lists
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How Johanna works online
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thought patterns and behaviour. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking, try different responses and build practical coping skills for anxiety, stress and depression.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Johanna will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She checks in regularly and adapts the work as understanding grows.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and travel. They also allow shorter check‑ins when needed, and may reduce the need for commuting. Registered or accredited professionals often use remote work to maintain continuity of support while people manage busy lives.
Questions and answers
What concerns does Johanna commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and trauma and abuse. Additional focus areas include self esteem, control issues and self‑love.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is open and non‑judgemental, with a practical focus. Sessions aim to make feelings easier to understand and manage.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
What professional credential does she hold?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is not currently accepting international clients.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
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 Johanna?
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