Joanna Walsh, NCPS
Trauma-informed counsellor for grief and neurodiversity
- Trauma and grief support
- Neurodiversity-aware care
- Creative therapeutic approaches
About Joanna Walsh
Joanna Walsh brings a compassionate, trauma-informed approach to working with people who feel disconnected from themselves or others. She specialises in trauma, abuse, neurodiversity, grief, and the everyday weight of depression and low self-esteem, helping clients who carry the impact of difficult childhoods, PTSD or complex trauma. Joanna also supports people navigating life changes such as diagnosis for ADHD or autism, chronic illness or pain, and the many forms of loss that follow relationship endings, bereavement, or shifts in identity.
Rather than offering only conversation, Joanna focuses on gently identifying habitual patterns and the protective strategies people develop over time, and exploring which responses continue to serve them and which can be changed. She blends empathic, client-led work with practical interventions so that shifts can be small and steady or, when needed, more transformative. Creative, art-based methods are woven into sessions when words are hard to find, supporting emotional expression, grounding, and reconnection with parts of the self that feel lost.
Her practice is informed by professional training and lived experience. Joanna holds NCPS, a recognised professional counselling credential, and an MSc in Psychology, a master's degree in psychology. With three years of experience, she aims to offer a warm, personalised space where people can explore, heal, and grow at their own pace.
Rather than offering only conversation, Joanna focuses on gently identifying habitual patterns and the protective strategies people develop over time, and exploring which responses continue to serve them and which can be changed. She blends empathic, client-led work with practical interventions so that shifts can be small and steady or, when needed, more transformative. Creative, art-based methods are woven into sessions when words are hard to find, supporting emotional expression, grounding, and reconnection with parts of the self that feel lost.
Her practice is informed by professional training and lived experience. Joanna holds NCPS, a recognised professional counselling credential, and an MSc in Psychology, a master's degree in psychology. With three years of experience, she aims to offer a warm, personalised space where people can explore, heal, and grow at their own pace.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
Autism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDomestic violenceLife purposeMidlife crisisPostpartum depressionSexual assault and abuseWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Joanna Walsh have?
Joanna Walsh has 3 years of experience.
Is Joanna Walsh a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the NCPS credential.
In which languages does Joanna Walsh provide therapy?
Joanna provides therapy in English.
Where is Joanna Walsh located?
Joanna is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Joanna Walsh as my therapist?
You can work with Joanna Walsh through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Joanna Walsh work with international clients?
Joanna Walsh does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Joanna Walsh cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Joanna integrates client-centered work into her online practice, offering a warm, non-directive stance that prioritises the client's experience and personal goals. This approach helps when someone needs acceptance, emotional validation, and a collaborative space to explore identity, relationships, or self-worth.She also uses trauma-focused therapy to gently address the impact of past harm, focusing on stabilisation, processing traumatic memories, and reducing symptoms that interfere with daily life. This approach is tailored to each person’s pace and readiness and can help with PTSD, C-PTSD, and long-standing effects of abuse.
Complementing these, cognitive behavioral techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and day-to-day coping. These tools can be brief and action-oriented or woven into longer-term therapy work.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Joanna collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.
Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, health challenges, or geographical limits. These options make it easier to access regular support, maintain continuity between appointments, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.