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Joanna Lum Wai, NCPS

Joanna Lum Wai - Compassionate UK therapist for change
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Trauma informed care
  • Tailored treatment plans

About Joanna Lum Wai

Joanna Lum Wai is a UK-credentialed therapist with eight years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation and self-esteem concerns, and major life changes. She approaches each client with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person’s individual needs and circumstances.

Joanna emphasizes collaborative care, helping clients build confidence and practical coping strategies while attending to emotional safety and pacing. She acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy and recognizes the first step of reaching out as an important milestone worth honoring.

Joanna holds the NCPS credential, which denotes a professional qualification she maintains as part of her practice. Her work focuses on meeting clients where they are and tailoring therapeutic support to their unique goals and situations.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Psychodynamic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Joanna Lum Wai have?

Joanna Lum Wai has 9 years of experience.

Is Joanna Lum Wai a licensed therapist?

Yes. Joanna Lum Wai holds the NCPS credential. No additional license details are provided.

In which languages does Joanna Lum Wai provide therapy?

Joanna provides therapy in English.

Where is Joanna Lum Wai located?

Joanna is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Joanna Lum Wai as my therapist?

You can work with Joanna Lum Wai through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Joanna Lum Wai work with international clients?

Joanna Lum Wai does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Joanna Lum Wai 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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.

Could remote therapy be a good fit for you?

Many people wonder whether remote therapy can make a meaningful difference. For a range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and major life transitions - online therapy can offer outcomes comparable to traditional in-person sessions, making it a viable option for many seeking support.

One of the clear advantages is flexibility. People can connect with their therapist in the format that suits them best - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which helps therapy fit more easily into busy schedules and varied lifestyles.

Licensed professionals provide online care, and clients can change therapists if they feel a different fit would be more helpful. For those weighing their options, online therapy offers practical access to trained therapists while preserving many of the therapeutic benefits associated with face-to-face work.

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