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Joanne Pender, BACP

BACP-registered counsellor for stress and change
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Flexible online sessions
  • Six years experience

About Joanne Pender

Joanne Pender is a BACP-registered counsellor with six years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and major life changes. Her BACP credential indicates membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, reflecting a commitment to professional standards and ongoing development. Joanne draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people explore their feelings, identify unhelpful patterns, and build practical skills for daily living.

She works with a wide range of concerns including compassion fatigue, codependency, dissociation, feelings of emptiness, family difficulties, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose. Additional areas of focus include process and sex addictions, seasonal mood changes, workplace and young adult issues, and women-specific concerns. Joanne aims to provide a calm, non-judgmental space where thoughts and emotions can be explored openly and at a pace that feels manageable.

Joanne offers flexible options for connecting, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, and she accepts international clients. Taking the first step toward greater wellbeing can feel daunting; Joanne approaches that step with practical support and encouragement, helping each person clarify goals and develop strategies to move toward a more fulfilling life.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

CodependencyDissociationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Joanne Pender have?

Joanne Pender has six years of professional experience in counselling.

Is Joanne Pender a registered therapist?

Yes, Joanne Pender holds the following credential: BACP.

In which languages does Joanne Pender provide therapy?

Joanne provides therapy in English.

Where is Joanne Pender located?

Joanne is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Joanne Pender as my therapist?

You can work with Joanne Pender through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Joanne Pender work with international clients?

Yes, Joanne Pender works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Joanne Pender 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 cancelled 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.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support

Joanne integrates structured, evidence-based cognitive and behavioural techniques that help people identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and learn practical strategies for managing symptoms such as anxiety, low mood, stress, and addictive behaviours. These approaches focus on small, achievable changes that can make daily life more manageable.

She also offers person-centred, supportive work that prioritises empathy, validation, and collaborative goal-setting. This method helps clients explore identity, relationships, self-worth, and coping during life transitions while building a trusting therapeutic relationship.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Joanne, as a BACP-registered professional, works together with each client to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for people with busy schedules or those living outside the therapist's immediate area. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions around work or family commitments, and access support from different locations while working toward meaningful change with a registered therapist.

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