- CBT informed
- English and Polish
- BACP registered
About Joanna
Joanna Bienkowska is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who offers support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, sleep problems and related concerns. She speaks English and Polish and aims to create a respectful, caring space for people to talk about what is hard. Joanna uses straightforward, practical methods to help people make small changes that feel manageable.
Her approach is collaborative and goal-focused. She will work with each person to shape sessions around their needs and priorities. Joanna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact, and helps people try different coping strategies in everyday life.
Joanna has three years of professional and placement experience. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That registration appears on her profile as BACP.
People contact her for a wide range of issues including relationships, grief, depression, addiction concerns, parenting stresses, anger and low self-esteem. She also supports coping with life changes, chronic health challenges and issues around body image and attachment.
Together with each person she will set clear, practical goals and review progress over time. Joanna encourages a gentle pace and realistic steps so changes can fit into day-to-day life.
What CBT-focused online therapy looks like
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on how thoughts, feelings and actions connect. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try small changes in behaviour to reduce stress, anxiety and low mood. This approach can also be useful for sleep problems by breaking habits that keep people awake.The work is practical and collaborative. Joanna will help set clear goals and test strategies together, reviewing what helps and what needs adjusting. Finding the most useful way to work is part of the process and she will tailor methods to a person's concerns and preferences.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, such as joining a shorter check-in during a work break or avoiding travel time. It can also help when quieter surroundings or reduced visual focus are needed, for example opting for audio if less bandwidth is available. Registered or accredited professionals can use remote sessions to keep progress moving when in-person meetings are difficult.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Polish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Joanna help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties and mood problems, plus relationship, grief and addiction-related concerns.
What is Joanna's therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns and try new ways of coping in daily life.
What experience does she bring?
Joanna has three years of combined professional and placement experience working with people on a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I don't speak English?
Sessions are offered in English and Polish.
Does Joanna offer online or remote sessions?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Joanna?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.