Joanne Carter , BACP

Joanne Carter is a UK-based therapist who specialises in trauma and attachment work, with a particular focus on inner child recovery. She supports people who are healing from domestic abuse and other traumatic experiences, and works alongside clients navigating relationship difficulties, persistent stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and loss of motivation. Joanne aims to help clients regain a sense of stability and agency as they rebuild their emotional resources.

Her way of working emphasises a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored openly. Joanne believes that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life requires courage, and she positions herself as a steady, empathetic companion through that process. She holds the BACP credential, indicating membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and adherence to recognised professional standards.

Joanne combines an attuned, relational approach with practical tools to support recovery and growth, tailoring sessions to the needs and pace of each person she sees. Her practice is aimed at creating space for healing, rebuilding trust in relationships, and developing skills to manage day-to-day challenges more effectively.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Joanne commonly draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and emotional safety, and can help with relationship difficulties, trauma recovery and issues rooted in childhood wounds. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy and collaboration, offering a respectful, non-directive space where a person’s own insights and choices guide the work and it can be especially helpful for building self-esteem and restoring trust in one’s feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which many people find useful for managing anxiety, low mood and stress.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Joanne works collaboratively with each person to explore what feels most helpful based on their needs, goals and preferences, and adapts methods over time so the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Joanne is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists regardless of location, while allowing clients to choose the format that best fits their daily life.