Joanne Ramshaw

Joanne Ramshaw is a counsellor registered with the BACP and NCPS in the United Kingdom. She has five years of professional experience and works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and loss, low self-esteem and motivation problems. She also supports those adjusting to life changes and coping with health challenges.

Joanne uses a mix of approaches to help people make practical sense of difficult moments. Sessions focus on clear steps for managing intense emotions and on building small, sustainable coping habits. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and take values-based action.

Attachment-based ideas inform her work with relationship and parenting concerns. That means looking at how early connection styles affect current reactions and communication. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used for concrete emotion- and behaviour-focused strategies, such as identifying thought patterns and testing them in everyday life.

Narrative therapy is another strand she offers when people want to reframe a difficult story about themselves. Joanne aims to keep sessions straightforward. Conversations tend to centre on what feels most pressing now and what small changes could make daily life easier.

Practical matters such as managing grief, coping with illness, separation, adoption and foster care issues, or problems with commitment and communication are all within her stated remit. People interested in working with her are invited to follow the listed steps to begin the matching and booking process.

How Joanne uses therapy approaches online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is about noticing thoughts and feelings without getting led by them, then choosing actions that match personal values. It can help when people feel stuck or uncertain about what matters next. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behaviour patterns and testing small, practical changes to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current responses and can be useful for communication and relationship concerns.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Joanne will discuss options with each person and agree on what to try first. That makes therapy a collaborative process that adapts as needs and goals become clearer.

The practical benefits of remote sessions include easier fitting of appointments into busy days and reduced travel time. If you want to use online sessions, please confirm the current session formats before booking since none are specified in the biography. Many people find remote meetings helpful for shorter check-ins, quieter conversations when possible, or not needing to be on camera for the whole time.