Joanna Cottrell

Joanna Cottrell is a UK counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety and sleep difficulties. She supports those coping with depression, low self-esteem, motivation problems and career or relationship worries. Joanna works to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and not overwhelming.

Joanna creates a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk through thoughts and feelings. She uses everyday language and practical conversation to help people gain small, steady improvements. Sessions aim to identify what matters most to each person and set simple, achievable goals.

Her practice draws on a mix of well-known approaches. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, for example, looks at thought patterns and the actions that follow. Client-centred work focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience rather than directing it.

Joanna has eight years of experience and holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Her background includes helping people with trauma, grief, addictions and complex emotional difficulties. That experience informs how she adapts conversations to suit different situations.

People who come to Joanna often want practical steps they can try between sessions. She helps set realistic tasks, reviews progress, and changes the plan when needed. This approach is helpful for sleep problems because it combines understanding with everyday strategies to improve rest.

If someone wants to explore working together, Joanna encourages a short initial match and a clear plan for next steps rather than starting with a long list of actions.

How Joanna uses talking therapies online