Joanna Walsh , NCPS

Joanna Walsh is a counsellor and therapeutic art coach who specialises in trauma, abuse, neurodiversity, loss, and the sense of disconnection people can feel from themselves and others. She works with individuals carrying the long-term effects of complex trauma, PTSD, depression, low self-esteem, or the impacts of a difficult childhood, helping them name and work through experiences of shame, betrayal, hypervigilance, and relationship difficulties.

Her practice also supports people moving through grief - whether that is the death of a loved one or pet, the loss of a friendship, job, milestone, or the ending of a relationship. Joanna works with clients adjusting to an ADHD or autism diagnosis, those exploring giftedness, and people living with chronic pain or illness who are trying to find meaning and resilience amid ongoing challenges.

Therapy with Joanna focuses on gently uncovering patterns, exploring heavy emotions, and discovering new, more helpful ways to respond. She pays attention to the protective strategies clients have developed and helps identify which ones continue to be useful and which can be left behind. Alongside talking therapy, Joanna uses creative, art-based techniques to support emotional expression and self-discovery when words are difficult to find.

She is a qualified counsellor and therapeutic art coach with an MSc in Psychology and holds the NCPS credential. Joanna combines empathy, warmth, and a personalised way of working to create an inclusive space where people can explore, heal, and grow at their own pace.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a warm, non-judgmental space where the client leads the pace and content of sessions. This approach helps people who need empathy, validation, and support to explore their sense of self and rebuild trust in their own feelings and choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and offers practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage low mood, and change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for stress, anxiety, depression, and difficulties with coping skills.

Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the effects of traumatic experiences through approaches that respect a person’s readiness and safety, helping reduce symptoms related to past trauma and improve day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Joanna works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Decisions about focus and techniques are made together so that therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter conversations are possible via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, access support from different locations within the United Kingdom, and maintain continuity of care when in-person sessions are not possible.