Joanne Paine

Joanne Paine is a fully BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with over 20 years of experience in delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychological therapy. She holds an MSc in Forensic Psychology from the University of Surrey (2002) and a BSc in Psychology from Southampton University (2000).

Her clinical work focuses on the treatment of adults with depression and anxiety disorders, using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as her core therapeutic approach. She specialises in managing a wide range of common mental health conditions, including generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, health anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), low self-esteem, and depression. All her interventions are guided by NICE-recommended protocols to ensure the highest standard of care.

Jo has worked across NHS services, private healthcare, and specialist roles, delivering therapy in both face-to-face and remote settings. She is skilled at adapting interventions to meet individual needs, presentations, and goals. Her therapeutic style is collaborative, structured, and goal-oriented, fostering a safe, warm, and non-judgemental environment. She places a strong emphasis on formulation-led treatment, helping clients understand the links between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, and empowering them with tools for lasting change.