Joanne Rankin, NCPS

Joanne Rankin introduces herself simply as Jo and invites people who are worried or overwhelmed to talk things through. She is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with eight years of experience and registration with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). Jo is approachable and practical in style and aims to help people find clearer ways to cope with difficult feelings.

Jo helps people struggling with trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems and bipolar-related challenges. She also supports people facing career stress through coaching and helps those dealing with family and relationship strain, abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, and attachment concerns.

Her work blends several therapeutic approaches to suit the person in front of her. That might include using simple cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thinking, practising mindfulness skills to ease tension, or drawing on attachment-based ideas to understand relationship patterns.

Jo holds an MSc in Psychology, a BA (Hons) and a Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, and she is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She brings practical support alongside listening and reflection, aiming to help people make achievable changes.

Sessions focus on what matters to the individual and on small, steady steps forward. If someone is unsure what to expect, Jo works collaboratively to set goals and try approaches that fit the person’s life and priorities.

How therapy approaches translate to online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and guides action toward meaningful goals even when feelings are difficult. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and problems where values and direction are needed.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early attachments influence current trust and connection. It can be useful when people want to understand repeated relationship problems, feelings of abandonment, or attachment-related distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adapt methods based on what feels most helpful. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions remain focused on their priorities.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around busy days and avoiding travel time. Online work can make it easier to access support from different locations within the United Kingdom. Because session formats are not specified here, please confirm current session options before booking so you know how your appointments will be arranged.