- Person-centred approach
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Joanne
Joanne McKenzie is a Therapeutic Counsellor registered with the NCPS in the United Kingdom and has four years of professional experience. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem and LGBTQ concerns. Joanne explains things plainly and aims to help people take the first steps toward feeling better.
Joanne draws primarily on a person-centred approach. That means sessions focus on what the client brings and on being listened to rather than on a set script. She also uses elements from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness to help with unhelpful thought patterns and to build practical coping skills.
People contact Joanne for many reasons, including family problems, grief, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, and coping with life changes like career shifts or relationship endings. She also supports work around abandonment, body image, infidelity and feelings of isolation or emptiness. Her background includes supporting clients who name depression, bipolar concerns and personality difficulties.
In sessions Joanne encourages clear, direct conversation about goals. She uses short exercises or reflections from CBT and mindfulness when useful. Solution-focused ideas also appear when people want quick, practical steps to try between meetings.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. Joanne invites people to describe what they want to change and then helps them test small steps. Prospective clients are asked to check the platform for current session options before booking.
How her counselling approaches work online
Joanne uses a person-centred way of working that puts the client's concerns and choices first. In practice this means sessions begin with the client's priorities and the counsellor listens and reflects back what matters most. This approach can help people who feel unsure about where to start or who need space to talk through personal issues.She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify and test the thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. CBT techniques are practical and task-focused, helpful for anxiety, low mood and relationship worries. Mindfulness practices are used to build attention and calm, often through short exercises that can be practiced between meetings to reduce stress.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Joanne will explore goals and preferences with the client and suggest methods to try together. That collaborative process helps decide whether person-centred listening, CBT tasks or mindfulness exercises fit best.
The original profile does not specify which online formats she offers. Please confirm the current session types on the booking page before arranging sessions. Online counselling can make it easier to fit appointments around study or work and can reduce travel time, allow quieter surroundings, or allow shorter check-ins when days are busy.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with for young adults?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and self-esteem concerns and supports people facing life changes like starting work or leaving home.
What is her counselling style like?
She uses a person-centred approach, listening to what matters to the client. She also draws on CBT and mindfulness for practical tools.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional work experience as a Therapeutic Counsellor in the UK.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently taking international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current options on the booking page before scheduling.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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