Joanne Rayner, BACP

Compassionate UK therapist for anxiety and trauma

Stress and anxiety
Trauma and relationships
CBT and mindfulness

About Joanne Rayner

Joanne Rayner is a UK-licensed therapist with 5 years of professional experience and holds a BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - indicating professional membership in a national counselling body. She works with people facing a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep disturbances, career concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional areas of focus include compassion fatigue, attachment and abandonment issues, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, dissociation, and domestic violence.

Joanne adopts a strengths-based stance, believing that each person is the expert of their own story and already carries resources that can support change. She blends practical strategies with empathic listening to help clients build motivation, confidence, and clearer ways of relating to others. Taking the first step toward greater wellbeing often takes courage, and Joanne aims to offer steady, nonjudgmental support throughout that process. Her approach draws on Attachment-Based, Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness methods to tailor care to individual needs and goals.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteem Depression

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Joanne Rayner have?

Joanne Rayner has 5 years of professional experience.

Is Joanne Rayner a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. No additional license details are available.

In which languages does Joanne Rayner provide therapy?

Joanne Rayner provides therapy in English.

Where is Joanne Rayner located?

Joanne Rayner is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Joanne Rayner as my therapist?

You can work with Joanne Rayner through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Joanne Rayner work with international clients?

Joanne Rayner does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Joanne Rayner cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. It helps people understand relational wounds and develop healthier ways of relating to partners, family members, and themselves. Client-Centered Therapy centers the individual - the therapist offers empathic listening, acceptance, and support while clients explore their values and choices, which can be especially helpful for self-esteem, life transitions, and decision-making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by teaching practical skills to manage anxiety, low mood, and stress; it is action-oriented and often useful for short-term symptom relief and skill-building.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Joanne works collaboratively with people to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - clients can meet by video call, speak by phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging depending on what suits their schedule and comfort level. These options make it easier to access regular support without the need to travel, allowing therapy to fit into busy lives and varied circumstances.

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