Joanna Oxford, BACP
Integrative therapist for life transitions
- Tailored integrative approach
- 12 years experience
- Accepts international clients
About Joanna Oxford
Joanna Oxford is a United Kingdom based therapist with 12 years of experience who offers a thoughtful, person-focused approach to therapy. She began her clinical work within NHS mental health services and in 2009 chose to adopt a therapeutic style that embraces newer ideas and flexible ways of working with people whose life circumstances have affected their mental health.
Working as an integral therapist, Joanna combines multiple methods to create a tailored fit for each person she sees. She approaches sessions with warmth and interaction, treating people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. Joanna adapts dialogue and treatment plans to meet unique needs and values the courage it takes to seek help.
Joanna holds BACP credentialing - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. Her clinical toolkit includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy, which she draws on according to each person’s goals.
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting challenges, depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related matters, sleep difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, coping with life changes, coaching needs, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Joanna also offers support for related areas such as abandonment, attachment matters, aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family situations, body image, cancer-related concerns, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control issues, coping with disasters, dependent personality patterns, and divorce or separation.
In recent years Joanna has incorporated online tools into her practice and is experienced in email, telephone, and video counselling. She provides both short-term and longer-term work and is accepting clients, including international clients. Joanna welcomes contact from people ready to explore their thoughts and concerns and invites those interested to reach out to begin the therapeutic process.
Working as an integral therapist, Joanna combines multiple methods to create a tailored fit for each person she sees. She approaches sessions with warmth and interaction, treating people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. Joanna adapts dialogue and treatment plans to meet unique needs and values the courage it takes to seek help.
Joanna holds BACP credentialing - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. Her clinical toolkit includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy, which she draws on according to each person’s goals.
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting challenges, depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related matters, sleep difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, coping with life changes, coaching needs, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Joanna also offers support for related areas such as abandonment, attachment matters, aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family situations, body image, cancer-related concerns, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control issues, coping with disasters, dependent personality patterns, and divorce or separation.
In recent years Joanna has incorporated online tools into her practice and is experienced in email, telephone, and video counselling. She provides both short-term and longer-term work and is accepting clients, including international clients. Joanna welcomes contact from people ready to explore their thoughts and concerns and invites those interested to reach out to begin the therapeutic process.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Joanna Oxford have?
Joanna Oxford has 12 years of experience.
Is Joanna Oxford a licensed therapist?
Yes. Joanna holds the BACP credential. No additional license details were provided.
In which languages does Joanna Oxford provide therapy?
Joanna provides therapy in English.
Where is Joanna Oxford located?
Joanna is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Joanna Oxford as my therapist?
You can work with Joanna through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Joanna Oxford work with international clients?
Yes, Joanna Oxford works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Joanna Oxford 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?
Many people ask whether remote therapy can truly help. For a wide range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes - online therapy is considered to be similarly effective to traditional face-to-face sessions for many people.One major benefit is flexibility. People can connect with therapists in ways that suit their circumstances and comfort level - by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to maintain continuity of care alongside work, family, or other commitments.
Therapists providing online care are licensed professionals, and individuals can change therapists if they feel another fit would be better. For many, remote work offers a convenient and accessible path to engage in meaningful therapeutic work without leaving home.