Joanna Kay

Joanna Kay is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem and confidence. Joanna also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, self-love and women's concerns.

She has worked in charities, schools and private mental health settings. In sessions she listens carefully and helps people set practical goals. Joanna uses creative practices at times, including art, poetry and writing, to help people explore feelings and perspectives.

Her way of working is collaborative and down to earth. She and the client agree on goals and then try different strategies to move forward. Sessions often involve talking through experiences, identifying patterns and practising alternative ways of responding.

Joanna offers live chat, telephone and video appointments. She arranges weekly meetings at a time that fits the person’s life and checks in about what works best for them. International clients can be accepted and sessions are delivered in English.

Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session using the online therapy options button.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work

Joanna uses evidence-based talking approaches alongside creative practices. Talk-based work focuses on identifying patterns in thoughts and behaviour, helping people notice what keeps them stuck and testing practical changes. This type of approach can suit depression, anxiety, relationship problems and low motivation.

Creative practices such as art, poetry and writing are used when helpful. These activities offer different ways to express feelings and can reveal new perspectives when words alone feel limiting. They are often useful for issues tied to identity, shame, or attachment concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joanna collaborates with each person to agree goals and then adjusts methods according to progress, preferences and what feels manageable. She helps people try different ways of working and reflects with them on what is most useful.

The profile lists live chat, telephone and video as offered formats, though readers should confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work or caring responsibilities, allow a shorter check-in when needed, or let someone choose phone over video if that feels less demanding. Registered and accredited professionals can use these formats to deliver structured, regular support that fits into everyday life.