Joanne Rankin , NCPS

Joanne Rankin is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps adults facing difficult life moments. She works with people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems and bipolar disorder. Joanne also offers coaching to support work stress, career changes and better work-life balance.

Joanne trained in psychology and counselling and holds an MSc in Psychology, a BA (Hons) and a Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. She is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, shown as NCPS, and has eight years of professional experience.

Her style is warm and person-focused. Sessions aim to give straightforward space to talk, sort thoughts and try new ways of coping. Joanne draws on different methods so she can adapt to what each person needs in the moment.

In practical terms she blends evidence-informed techniques with mindful practices. That can mean working on unhelpful thinking patterns, exploring attachment themes, or using mindfulness to manage strong emotions and sleep disruption. Coaching conversations focus on practical steps people can use at work and in daily life.

Joanne describes the work as collaborative. People set goals together, then try approaches and review what helps. The aim is to build clearer thinking, steadier moods and better day-to-day coping. If someone prefers, sessions can be short-term focused or more open-ended depending on their needs.

How Jo’s approaches can work online

Joanne uses a mix of approaches that translate well to online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and commit to actions that matter. It can be useful for grief, chronic pain and mood difficulties. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful cycles, which can help with sleep problems and bipolar mood management.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Joanne will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and then try methods that fit. That means she adapts techniques over time and checks in about what is or isn't helpful so the plan can change as you progress.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when deeper reflection is needed. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is preferred. Live chat and messaging work well for brief updates, homework discussions or ongoing support between sessions. Registered professionals use these formats to make therapy more accessible around work and family commitments.