- Calm listening
- Practical steps
- Work and wellbeing
About Joanne
Joanne McKenzie is a therapeutic counsellor practising in the United Kingdom. She works from a person-centred approach that invites people to talk about what matters to them. Joanne aims to make the first step into counselling easier by offering a calm, non-judgemental space to begin talking.
Joanne uses simple, clear language in sessions so people can describe what they feel and think. She has four years of professional experience and the NCPS credential, which she uses to support her work. Her practice covers common concerns such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression, and she also helps people facing relationship worries and LGBT matters.
Beyond those areas, Joanne supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, domestic violence and parenting strains. She also offers help around eating concerns, anger, career issues and coping with big life changes such as divorce or midlife crises. Other topics she works with include abandonment, body image and feelings of emptiness.
In sessions she draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness and Solution-Focused approaches alongside person-centred listening. That means practical steps are balanced with time to reflect on emotions and values. Joanne aims to tailor each session to the person in front of her.
She asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire to start the process and to schedule sessions according to availability. Joanne welcomes direct, honest conversations about goals so people can make steady progress at a pace that suits them.
How Joanne’s approaches translate to online therapy
Joanne draws on person-centred work and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people who are juggling work and wellbeing concerns. Person-centred counselling focuses on attentive listening and helping someone put words to their feelings so they can make decisions that fit their life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and offers practical steps to reduce stress and anxiety.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Joanne treats this as a collaborative search where goals, preferences and practical needs guide the choice of methods. She will check in about how each approach feels and adapt the sessions to suit the person’s pace and aims.
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits someone’s schedule. Talk with Joanne when arranging sessions about the best way to meet your needs and how to structure appointments to fit your day.
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Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Joanne focus on?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression, and works with relationship and LGBT matters. Additional focus areas include trauma, grief, eating concerns, career and life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Joanne primarily uses a person-centred approach, combined with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness and Solution-Focused ideas to blend listening with practical tools.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has four years of professional counselling experience working in the UK.
What credential does Joanne hold and where is she based?
She holds the NCPS credential and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Joanne?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.