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Johanna Skillen, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - stress and anxiety support
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Client-centred work
- Grief and depression
About Johanna
Johanna Skillen is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, and life changes. She also focuses on control issues and building self-love.
She aims for straightforward, practical sessions where a person can talk about what is happening now. She listens to personal concerns and works with clients to spot patterns in thinking and behaviour that make things harder. Conversations tend to focus on what can change day to day, rather than long theoretical explanations.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centred work. That means she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses, while also paying attention to what matters most to the individual. Sessions often include simple exercises and opportunities to practise new ways of coping between meetings.
Johanna keeps session pacing steady and concrete. She checks progress and adapts the focus if something isn’t working. People who prefer a practical, talk-based approach that includes clear techniques may find this style a good fit.
Initial steps are meant to be low pressure. Johanna asks about current difficulties, what the client wants to change, and what has helped before. From there she and the client set short-term goals and decide on small, manageable steps to try.
How CBT and client-centred work translate to online sessions
CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and habits that keep problems going and testing small changes in thinking and behaviour. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress by breaking problems into manageable steps and practising new responses between sessions.Client-centred therapy emphasises listening and reflecting what matters to the person. The aim is to make space for people to talk through their concerns and to shape the work around their priorities and pace.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Johanna will work together with the client to decide which methods suit their needs and goals. That discussion can shift over time if different strategies are needed, so decisions are collaborative rather than fixed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. They also let people choose a quieter time or place for talking and avoid the need to be on camera if that helps with comfort.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. She also pays attention to control issues and developing self-love.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and talk-based. She looks at thoughts and behaviours and suggests simple exercises to try between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She has five years of professional experience working with these concerns in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
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