- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Workplace issues
About Joanna
Joanna Gallacher is a counsellor who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety and depression. She works with people coping with grief and loss and those facing relationship or workplace problems. Joanna presents a steady, non-judgemental presence and aims to create a space where people can speak freely about difficult feelings.
Joanna has eight years of experience supporting people through life changes and emotional crises. She has worked with clients dealing with trauma and abuse, bipolar mood concerns, anger, low self-esteem and compassion fatigue. Her additional focus areas include ageing and geriatric issues, dissociation, forgiveness, isolation and loneliness, and matters around pregnancy and childbirth.
In sessions Joanna helps people identify practical steps they can try between meetings. She talks through coping strategies for stressful times and supports people as they explore what they value and want from life. Sessions can cover career questions, midlife reflection and finding renewed purpose.
Joanna is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and holds NCPS. She practices in the United Kingdom and works in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
To begin, someone would use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary with location and therapist availability.
How Joanna applies evidence-based approaches online
Joanna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage everyday difficulties. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small changes to see what helps improve mood and reduce anxiety. These methods suit people tackling stress, low mood and worry by giving clear steps to try between sessions.She also draws on supportive counselling principles that emphasise listening, validation and practical problem-solving. This approach helps when someone is grieving, facing life changes, or processing trauma-related distress by combining understanding with focused coping strategies.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Joanna discusses options with each person and adapts methods to match their goals and preferences. Together they review what is working and adjust the plan as needed so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a working day, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can offer effective support online when therapy is matched to the person's needs and life circumstances.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Joanna help with?
Joanna works with stress, anxiety and depression, and supports people coping with grief and loss. She also helps with relationship and workplace issues and trauma-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and creates a non-judgemental space for open conversation. The focus is on practical coping steps and exploring what matters to the person.
How much experience does she have?
Joanna has eight years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and holds NCPS. She practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people within the United Kingdom.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with Joanna?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.