Joanne Raisbury-Harrison, BACP

Joanne Raisbury-Harrison is a United Kingdom based therapist with three years of professional experience and a BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - listed among her qualifications. She works with people facing a range of concerns, including LGBTQ+ related matters, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related difficulties, bipolar disorder, and depression, and she also focuses on feelings of guilt and shame, building self-love, and managing social anxiety and phobia.

Joanne approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to the individual needs and circumstances of the person she is supporting. She frames the process as collaborative, helping clients identify goals and practical steps toward a more fulfilling life. Taking the first step to seek change takes courage, and Joanne offers steady, person-centered support to accompany clients through that journey.

Her practice emphasizes evidence-based therapeutic techniques applied with care for each client’s unique story, aiming to create a safe space for exploration, healing, and growth. Joanne’s practice is offered in English and serves people within the United Kingdom.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Online

Joanne works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people explore the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in order to reduce distress and build practical coping strategies - an approach that can be helpful for mood concerns such as depression and challenges related to bipolar disorder. She also applies trauma-informed methods that focus on processing past harm and reducing the ongoing impact of traumatic experiences, using paced and supportive work tailored to each person’s readiness.

For clients navigating identity and relationship questions, Joanne provides affirming, identity-focused support that attends to intimacy-related issues and LGBTQ+ concerns, helping clients build self-compassion and healthier social connections. Choosing the right approach is part of therapy, and Joanne works collaboratively with each person to identify which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility - video calls, phone conversations, live chat, and text-based messaging allow therapy to fit into different schedules and life situations. These options make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals while maintaining the comfort and convenience that many clients value.