Joanne Ramshaw

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief and loss
• CBT and ACT methods

About Joanne

Joanne Ramshaw helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief and low self-esteem. She works by talking things through and using practical methods drawn from several therapy styles. Joanne is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She has five years of professional counselling experience.

She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred work to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small, doable steps that can change daily life. Narrative and attachment-based ideas are used when exploring how past experiences shape current relationships and self-image.

Joanne has worked with a wide range of concerns including relationship and parenting problems, bereavement, addiction, trauma and long-term health issues. She also addresses specific themes such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image and caregiving stress. Her work includes practical strategies for managing symptoms and clearer ways to communicate with others.

She provides straightforward explanations of techniques and checks progress with the person in each session. Joanne supports people who want to make manageable changes, build coping skills and understand patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions are conducted in English and she practises in the United Kingdom.

To begin, clients use the site matching process to book a first session. The subscription model is used for sessions and can be cancelled at any time.

How Joanne uses different approaches in online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that reflect their values. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and motivation problems. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical techniques to reduce distress and change patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationship patterns and how early bonds affect current connection and trust.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joanne will discuss goals and preferences with the client and suggest which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process and she reviews what helps as therapy progresses.

Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or caring commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-in meetings when needed. Many people find video or phone sessions useful for maintaining continuity of care and for practical scheduling reasons.

Topics Joanne lists

• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Trauma and abuse
• Parenting issues
• Depression
• Abandonment
• Adoption and foster care
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Attachment issues
• Avoidant personality
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Cancer
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-love
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Narrative Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Joanne

Does she work with relationship problems?

Yes. Relationship and communication issues are listed among her main focus areas.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, client-centred work, narrative and attachment-based approaches.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of professional counselling experience.

Is she a member of any professional body in the UK?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

No. She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Sessions use a subscription model and the fee varies with location; the subscription can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start counselling with her?

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