Joanne Rankin , NCPS

Joanne Rankin is an accredited counsellor based in the United Kingdom, registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She holds an MSc in Psychology, a BA (Hons), and a Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, qualifications that inform a thoughtful, evidence-aware approach to therapy.

She works with adults facing a wide range of emotional challenges, including trauma and abuse, grief and loss, sleep difficulties, and bipolar disorder. In addition to clinical support, she brings experience in executive and professional coaching to help people manage high stress, improve work-life balance, and navigate career transitions.

Joanne uses an integrative, trauma-informed framework, drawing on multiple therapeutic models to tailor support to each person’s needs. She creates a nonjudgmental space for exploration, listening closely and offering guidance that aims to promote clarity, healing, and sustainable change. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, helping individuals identify goals and practical steps toward them.

Reaching out for support can be a significant step, and Joanne offers steady, compassionate guidance for those ready to begin that process. She is accepting new clients in the United Kingdom and conducts therapy in English.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while focusing on actions that align with their values. It is useful for managing anxiety, persistent distress, and situations where avoidance limits life goals.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns in close connections and emotional responses. It can be especially helpful for those dealing with abandonment, adoption and foster-care issues, or ongoing relationship difficulties.

Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the individual’s experience, offering empathic listening and support so clients can find their own solutions and build self-trust. This approach supports people working through grief, identity concerns, or the emotional fallout from trauma.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic journey. Joanne works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Joanne is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without the need to travel, and they allow sessions to be scheduled around work, family, and other commitments.