Joanna Walsh , NCPS

Joanna Walsh is a counsellor who focuses on trauma, abuse, neurodiversity, loss, and the experience of feeling disconnected from oneself or others. She supports people living with conditions such as C-PTSD, PTSD, depression, low self-esteem, and the long-term effects of a difficult childhood, recognising how these experiences can lead to shame, hypervigilance, and difficulty trusting or forming close relationships.

Her work also covers grief of many kinds - the death of a loved one or pet, the end of a relationship, the loss of a job or milestone, or the fading of a friendship. Joanna supports people adjusting to an ADHD or autism diagnosis, or those still exploring what such a diagnosis means for their sense of self. She also accompanies people coping with chronic pain, illness, or the practical and emotional consequences of disability.

Joanna describes therapy as more than conversation. She helps clients gently uncover recurring patterns, explore heavy emotions, and identify protective strategies developed over time, then assess which strategies still serve and which to release. Change can be gradual or profound, and she aims to help people take steps toward feeling more integrated and empowered.

Alongside talking therapies, Joanna incorporates creative, art-based methods that give alternative ways to express emotion when words are difficult. Her practice blends warmth and empathy with a personalised approach tailored to each person’s needs and pace.

She holds NCPS, a professional credential, and an MSc in Psychology, a master’s degree in the study of psychological science. Joanna seeks to offer an inclusive space where individuals can feel seen, heard, and supported as they explore, heal, and grow.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Support

Joanna works from several established therapeutic approaches that translate well to online formats. Client-Centered Therapy emphasises a warm, non-judgmental relationship and helps people explore their feelings and identity at their own pace; it is useful for issues like low self-esteem, life transitions, and emotional disconnection. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, offering practical strategies for anxiety, stress, sleep problems, and mood concerns. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the impacts of traumatic experiences by creating structured opportunities to process difficult memories and reduce trauma-related symptoms while building coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Joanna works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video or phone, as well as live chat and text-based messaging, make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and to maintain continuity when in-person meetings are not possible. These options broaden access to licensed professionals and allow people to receive consistent support in formats that suit their routines and comfort levels.