Joanne Rankin

Joanne Rankin is a counsellor who helps adults facing trauma, grief, sleep difficulties and bipolar-related challenges. She also offers coaching for work stress, career transitions and better work–life balance. Joanne presents a calm, non-judgemental presence and aims to make first steps feel manageable for a worried parent researching support.

Joanne holds an MSc in Psychology, a BA (Hons) and a Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. She is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and has eight years of professional experience in the field. Her background combines clinical counselling with executive and professional coaching.

Her style is integrative and trauma-informed. She draws on several approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to match what each person needs. Sessions focus on practical steps, building coping strategies and exploring patterns that maintain distress.

Joanne aims to create an open space for people to talk through difficult experiences. She listens without judgement and supports people to find clarity and gradual change. Practical issues such as sleep and day-to-day functioning are addressed alongside emotional work.

Working together may include learning mindfulness skills, looking at unhelpful thoughts and developing values-led goals. Joanne encourages small, achievable actions between sessions to help new ways of coping take hold.

How Joanne’s therapies translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps in that direction, even when feelings are difficult. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and motivation problems. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviours keep problems going and gives practical tools to change patterns and improve sleep, mood and routine. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding relationship patterns and how early bonds affect current reactions, which can help with trust and interpersonal difficulties.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Joanne will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and suggest ways forward. She adapts methods over time so the work fits what actually helps in day-to-day life.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around family life and work commitments. Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Many people find online meetings reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed and let them practise mindfulness or sleep techniques in their usual routine. Registered or accredited professionals can guide clients in choosing a format that suits their schedule and therapeutic aims.