Joanne McKenzie , NCPS

Joanne McKenzie is a qualified therapeutic counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She holds NCPS, a credential indicating professional training in therapeutic counselling, and draws on a person-centered approach to support people through a wide range of difficulties. Joanne works with issues such as stress and anxiety, relationship problems, domestic abuse, self-esteem and confidence, and concerns affecting LGBT individuals.

Joanne creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored at the client’s pace. She focuses on listening carefully and helping each person find their own solutions, while offering practical tools and reflections when needed. Her background and approach aim to make the therapy process approachable and grounded in the client’s experience.

Recognizing that starting therapy takes courage, Joanne supports people through the initial steps and remains alongside them throughout the process. She offers sessions in English and accepts clients within the United Kingdom, working collaboratively to address presenting concerns and to build resilience for future challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Joanne integrates client-centered practice with evidence-informed techniques to tailor therapy to each person’s needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy, active listening, and creating a supportive environment in which people can explore their feelings and values - it is well suited to concerns about self-esteem, relationships, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-focused awareness techniques that can reduce rumination and improve emotional regulation, supporting coping with anxiety, trauma-related distress, and ongoing stressors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Joanne works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances. She adapts interventions over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit counselling into varied schedules and life demands. These formats provide flexibility for those balancing work, family, or mobility limitations, and allow people to access licensed professionals from their own location while maintaining continuity of care.