Johanna Skillen , BACP

Johanna Skillen is a United Kingdom-credentialed therapist with five years of professional experience. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates registration with a recognized professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. Over the course of her work she has supported people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, trauma and abuse, motivation challenges, self-esteem and confidence concerns, and depression.

Johanna aims to create an open and safe space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed without fear of judgment. She works collaboratively with clients to explore their experiences and to identify practical steps toward greater well-being. Recognizing that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life requires courage, she offers steady, compassionate support through that process.

Her practice emphasizes listening, understanding, and working alongside each person to find approaches that fit their needs and goals. Johanna focuses on helping clients build insight, resilience, and confidence so they can navigate life changes and challenges with greater clarity and self-trust.

How Johanna integrates therapeutic approaches in online care

Johanna draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where each person leads the pace and focus of sessions. This approach emphasizes listening and validation, and it is helpful for people who want support building self-understanding, self-worth, and stronger personal resources.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a structured method that explores links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and offers practical strategies for managing symptoms. CBT can be useful for addressing anxiety, low mood, unhelpful thinking patterns, and daily coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Johanna works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She discusses options with each person and adjusts methods over time so therapy stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy with licensed professionals and therapists offers practical benefits such as scheduling flexibility and easier access to care. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging let clients choose the format that suits their life and comfort level, making it simpler to maintain continuity and consistency in therapy even with busy or changing schedules.