- CBT techniques
- Client-centred work
- Solution-focused steps
About Joanna
Joanna Cottrell is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, career concerns and anger. Sessions focus on practical steps people can take to manage emotions and handle difficult situations.
Joanna draws on straightforward, person-focused methods to help people talk through what is happening now. She uses Client-Centred Therapy to prioritise the person's experience, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques to spot and change unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are used when people want concrete goals or to boost motivation for change.
In conversation she helps people name specific triggers and try small experiments between sessions. That can mean testing different ways of responding when anger or frustration rises, or breaking big problems into manageable steps. The approach is practical and action-oriented rather than theoretical.
Joanna also supports people who are coping with trauma, grief, relationship strain and addiction-related concerns. She will talk through strategies for improving sleep, managing intrusive thoughts, and rebuilding confidence after setbacks. The emphasis is on steady progress through repeated practice.
Sessions are conducted in English and Joanna does not work with international clients. Costs vary by location and are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Joanna uses practical approaches online
Joanna commonly combines Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in her work. Client-Centred Therapy means listening closely to the person’s experience and reflecting it back, so people feel understood and can find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy involves spotting patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going and practising alternative responses to reduce distress. She also uses Motivational Interviewing when someone needs help finding reasons to change. That approach is about drawing out a person’s own motivation and setting small, achievable goals. Joanna treats the choice of approach as a collaborative decision and will help people try methods to see what fits best for their needs and goals. If you want online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking. The platform details are not specified here, so it is best to check which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or avoid travel. Joanna will discuss session length and style so the practical arrangements suit everyday life.Areas of expertise
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she work with?
She helps adults dealing with loss of temper, simmering resentment, frustration at work and the effects of living with someone else’s anger. Sessions aim to identify triggers and practical responses.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-focused style alongside practical methods. Techniques include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused work to create actionable steps.
How much experience does she have?
Joanna has eight years of professional experience using counselling skills. That time includes work with stress, anxiety, depression and related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during sign-up.
What steps are required to start sessions?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire and booking a first session.