- Grief and loss
- Workplace stress
- Self esteem
About Joanna
Joanna Gallacher is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and a member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She has eight years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, and depression. Joanna also addresses relationship strain, anger, and workplace issues in her practice.
Joanna favours clear, practical conversations. She helps people talk through what is happening and find manageable steps forward. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, building coping skills, and learning ways to respond differently when emotions run high. Her approach aims to make things feel more doable rather than overwhelming.
Many clients bring complex life changes, from bereavement to midlife transitions. Joanna supports people dealing with compassion fatigue, dissociation, and issues around self-esteem and purpose. She also offers help with pregnancy and childbirth concerns, sexual assault and abuse recovery, and ageing-related worries.
Joanna frames work around the person’s current needs and goals. She encourages practical tools for everyday life, such as breathing or grounding techniques, clearer communication strategies, and steps to manage anger and resentment. Conversations are straightforward and paced to what the client can handle.
Sessions are conducted in English and Joanna does not accept international clients. Costs vary with location and are paid through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To get started clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Joanna uses evidence-based approaches online
Joanna works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and clearer thinking. One common approach she uses helps people learn skills to manage stress and anxiety by teaching breathing, grounding and problem-solving steps that can be practised between sessions. Another approach focuses on processing grief and strong emotions by creating a steady structure for talking through losses and finding manageable ways to remember and adjust.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. Joanna will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms and daily life, and together they decide which techniques to try and when to adapt them. This is a collaborative process that can change as needs evolve.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session formats before booking as these are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats use video and some use audio; quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth can affect which is most practical. Registered or accredited professionals can help tailor session length and style to suit work breaks, caregiving schedules or other routine demands.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Joanna help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, relationship issues and anger, among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Joanna uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on clear conversations and skills people can use day to day.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are on record?
Joanna is listed with BACP and NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid and what do they cost?
Costs vary by location and are handled through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Joanna?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.