Joanna Gallacher

• Grief and loss
• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues

About Joanna

Joanna Gallacher helps people cope with stress, anxiety, grief and relationship difficulties using evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), with eight years of professional experience in the UK.

Joanna works in a straightforward way. She encourages people to talk about what matters to them and notices patterns that cause distress. Sessions focus on practical steps to manage symptoms and on understanding how life events have affected mood and behaviour.

Her work covers depression and bipolar mood concerns, and she supports those dealing with trauma, abuse and sexual assault. Joanna also helps with anger, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue and problems linked to work and career.

Additionally she addresses life-course issues such as ageing, midlife change, pregnancy and childbirth, and the loneliness that can come with major life shifts. Joanna recognises the impact of dissociation, forgiveness work and searches for life purpose and self-love.

People meet a counsellor who will listen and reflect back what they say. Joanna aims to make discussions clear and practical, so each session has focused topics and achievable steps. To begin, clients select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How Joanna uses evidence-based approaches for online counselling

Joanna works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thinking, feeling and behaviour. Cognitive-style approaches look at unhelpful thought patterns and teach practical ways to respond differently; these methods are often useful for anxiety, stress and depression. Behavioural techniques help people build small, manageable changes into daily life to reduce avoidance and improve mood.

She also uses trauma-informed methods to help people who have experienced abuse or sexual assault. This involves pacing work carefully, stabilising strong reactions and building skills for coping with distressing memories or dissociation. These approaches suit people wanting structured ways to manage symptoms and regain a sense of control.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and agree which techniques fit a person's goals, needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process that may be adjusted as therapy progresses.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, childcare or travel, and they may reduce time spent commuting. Practical benefits include quicker access to appointments and the ability to choose a setting that suits everyday life.

Topics Joanna lists

• Grief
• Coping with life changes
• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Depression
• Compassion fatigue
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Dissociation
• Forgiveness
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Questions about Joanna

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She helps people manage stress and anxiety with practical strategies and problem-focused work.

What kind of counselling approach is used?

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are used to look at thoughts, feelings and behaviours and to develop coping strategies.

How much experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.

What are her credentials and where does she work?

She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she take international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.