Joanna Klekotko , BACP

Joanna Klekotko is a psychologist and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with 15 years of clinical experience supporting adults and couples through a broad range of life challenges. She practises as an integrative therapist, tailoring her work to each person by drawing on person-centred methods, cognitive behavioural techniques, psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused strategies to match the nature of the problem and the client’s goals.

Her practice focuses on issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns and addictions, while also addressing trauma, grief, ADHD, parenting challenges and other complex life transitions. Joanna aims to help clients connect with their emotions, values and needs, supporting change and personal growth through compassionate, goal-oriented work.

In the first session she and the client explore the main areas of suffering, clarify goals and consider possible ways of working together. She offers both short-term counselling and open-ended psychotherapy, with the length of treatment adjusted to each person’s needs and expectations. Joanna is a member of BACP, which indicates professional membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and reflects adherence to professional standards.

Joanna provides therapy in English and Polish and is available for in-person appointments as well as remote sessions. She works collaboratively with clients to build emotional resilience and to find practical strategies that support a more satisfying life.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Emotional Growth

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and learn practical ways to act on those values even when difficult thoughts or emotions are present. It is useful for stress, anxiety, low motivation and coping with life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating difficulties, and for building practical coping strategies.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns in attachment and emotional connection. This approach can help with relationship issues, intimacy-related concerns, abandonment, and attachment difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Joanna works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best suit their needs, goals and preferences. She tailors interventions and reviews progress together so the work remains aligned with what the client hopes to achieve.

Online therapy with Joanna offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options allow clients to engage from different locations and life situations while maintaining regular contact with a licensed professional, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to continue work through life transitions.