Johanna Skillen

• Stress management
• CBT methods
• Self esteem work

About Johanna

Johanna Skillen helps people work through stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, and major life changes using client-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years' professional experience in the United Kingdom.

She focuses on creating a calm atmosphere where people can talk about their thoughts and feelings without judgement. Sessions are conversational and practical. She listens first, then helps clients identify small steps they can try between sessions.

Her work often includes looking at unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new ways of responding to difficult feelings. This is where cognitive behavioural techniques are used to break cycles of worry or low mood. Client-centred methods mean the person’s priorities guide the pace and focus of the work.

Johanna also supports people dealing with loss, past abuse and changes that leave them feeling stuck. She can help explore coping strategies and build confidence to make changes. The emphasis is on manageable, real-world steps rather than theory.

People who prefer a conversational, practical approach tend to fit well with her style. Sessions are aimed at helping someone feel more in control, reduce distress, and improve day-to-day functioning. To start, users are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and book an initial session.

How her approaches work in online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own priorities and experience. The counsellor listens with minimal direction and follows what matters most to the client, helping them find their own solutions. This approach suits people who want a reflective, conversational setting.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and behaviours that keep problems going. Sessions involve identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying practical experiments between meetings to see what changes. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor and client will discuss goals, preferences and what feels useful, then agree how to proceed. This collaborative process means methods can be adjusted as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals commonly use web or phone sessions, and Johanna will discuss which arrangements best suit a person's schedule and practical needs.

Topics Johanna lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Trauma and abuse
• Coping with life changes
• Control issues
• Self-love

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Questions about Johanna

Does she work with anxiety?

She helps people with anxiety and stress using cognitive behavioural techniques and client-centred listening.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in sessions, with a conversational and practical style.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years' professional experience working in the United Kingdom.

Is she a BACP counsellor and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.

What languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK use her services?

She does not take clients outside the United Kingdom.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.