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Joanna Hassan
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
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Joanna Hassan

Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP

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Available both in-person and online
Belper DE56
Many of the people I work with are used to managing things on their own while privately feeling emotionally overwhelmed, exhausted or disconnected. From the outside, they may appear capable and coping well, yet internally something feels heavy or difficult to sustain. I work with adults navigating stress, burnout, anxiety, trauma, relational difficulties and life transitions. Many are in caring, professional or high responsibility roles and are used to supporting others while struggling to prioritise themselves. Therapy offers a calm, reflective space to slow things down, make sense of what is happening beneath the surface.
My approach is integrative, relational and trauma-informed. Sessions offer a steady, reflective space to explore thoughts, feelings, patterns and experiences at your own pace. Alongside conversation, I may draw on creative approaches when words alone feel difficult or inefficient. I offer therapy online and in-person in Belper, Derbyshire.
You do not need to have everything figured out before beginning therapy. Sometimes people simply reach a point where carrying things alone no longer feels sustainable. If you are considering therapy, you are welcome to get in touch to see whether working together feel like the right fit for you.
Joanna Hassan now for a free 15 minute consultation

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Belper DE56

My website
I offer both in-person therapy, from my Belper therapy room, and online therapy across the UK.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Burnout and Compassion Fatigue and Moral Injury and Workplace Stress 
£70 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Connect with Joanna Hassan
Photo of Joanna Hassan, Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Belper DE56

My website
I offer both in-person therapy, from my Belper therapy room, and online therapy across the UK.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Burnout and Compassion Fatigue and Moral Injury and Workplace Stress 
£70 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions £70
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer
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Sessions are £70 for 60 minutes, payable by bank transfer prior to the appointment. A limited number of reduced-fee spaces are occasionally available.
Photo of Joanna Hassan, Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Joanna Hassan
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
Sessions are £70 for 60 minutes, payable by bank transfer prior to the appointment. A limited number of reduced-fee spaces are occasionally available.
Photo of Joanna Hassan, Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Joanna Hassan
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Jo Hassan
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 31 years
  • Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, MSc, Graduated 2023
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from The Tavistock and Portman NHS-Foundation Trauma-informed Leadership / 2025
  • Certificate from Evergreen Certifications Certified Complex Trauma Professional / 2024
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My background includes senior clinical leadership within NHS and university counselling services, alongside extensive experience supporting adults experiencing trauma, burnout, anxiety and relational difficulties My work is grounded in relational, trauma-informed practice and reflective care.
Photo of Joanna Hassan, Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Joanna Hassan
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
My background includes senior clinical leadership within NHS and university counselling services, alongside extensive experience supporting adults experiencing trauma, burnout, anxiety and relational difficulties My work is grounded in relational, trauma-informed practice and reflective care.
Photo of Joanna Hassan, Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Joanna Hassan
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Burnout and Compassion Fatigue
  • Moral Injury and Workplace Stress

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Life Transitions
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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I work with adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, burnout, emotional overwhelm, relational difficulties and life transitions. many people I see are used to coping outwardly while privately carrying a great deal alone. Therapy offers space to slow things down, understand patterns more clearly and reconnect with yourself more fully.
Photo of Joanna Hassan, Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Joanna Hassan
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I work with adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, burnout, emotional overwhelm, relational difficulties and life transitions. many people I see are used to coping outwardly while privately carrying a great deal alone. Therapy offers space to slow things down, understand patterns more clearly and reconnect with yourself more fully.
Photo of Joanna Hassan, Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Joanna Hassan
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Religion

Christian

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Christian Counselling
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Creative Therapy
  • Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centred
  • Trauma Focused
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My approach is integrative and relational, meaning therapy is shaped around you rather than a single therapeutic model. I believe the relationship between therapist and client is central to the work, creating space for reflection, understanding and meaningful change. Sessions are tailored to your individual needs, pace and experiences.
Photo of Joanna Hassan, Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Joanna Hassan
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
My approach is integrative and relational, meaning therapy is shaped around you rather than a single therapeutic model. I believe the relationship between therapist and client is central to the work, creating space for reflection, understanding and meaningful change. Sessions are tailored to your individual needs, pace and experiences.
Photo of Joanna Hassan, Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Joanna Hassan
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

Belper DE56

Nearby Areas

Counties

Postcodes

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I offer both in-person therapy, from my Belper therapy room, and online therapy across the UK.
Photo of Joanna Hassan, Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Joanna Hassan
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
"
I offer both in-person therapy, from my Belper therapy room, and online therapy across the UK.
Photo of Joanna Hassan, Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Joanna Hassan
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP