Joanne Rankin

Joanne Rankin is a counsellor who helps people facing trauma, grief, sleep difficulties and bipolar-related challenges. She also supports clients needing coaching for work stress and career transitions. Joanne uses everyday language and a calm manner to make conversations straightforward and useful.

Joanne holds NCPS, which stands for the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, and she has an MSc in Psychology, a BA (Hons) and a Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. She has eight years of experience working with adults across a range of emotional and practical concerns.

Her approach draws on a mix of proven methods so sessions can be tailored to each person. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and try new behaviours. Attachment-Based and Client-Centred work help people understand relationship patterns and feel heard.

In practical terms Joanne listens first and then offers tools that suit everyday life. That might include mindfulness exercises for sleep, coaching strategies for workplace stress, or steps to manage mood swings. She aims for clear, manageable strategies rather than jargon.

Joanne understands issues linked to abandonment, adoption and foster care, codependency, body image, chronic illness, fertility concerns and family conflict. She also works with people dealing with domestic violence, divorce, and feelings of emptiness, helping them find steadier ground and next steps.

How Joanne’s approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values rather than getting stuck in avoidance. It can be useful for anxiety, sleep issues and emotional patterns that interfere with daily life.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape reactions now. It can help people understand why they feel empty, struggle with trust, or repeat difficult relationship habits.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviours. It is often used for mood difficulties, sleep problems and managing symptoms of bipolar alongside other supports.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joanne will discuss what feels most helpful and try methods that match a client’s goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process, with adjustments made along the way based on what is working.

If you are considering online sessions, check which formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help when quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth are preferable, for example opting for audio over video. Confirm the available session types and scheduling details during the matching step so you can plan sessions that suit everyday life.