- Client-Centred approach
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Joanne
Joanne McKenzie is a Therapeutic Counsellor registered with NCPS in the United Kingdom and has four years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, low self-esteem, and LGBTQ+ concerns, and also addresses grief, trauma, eating issues and life changes. Joanne presents herself plainly and directly in sessions.
Her main way of working is client-centred therapy. That means she focuses on listening and reflecting rather than giving directives. She also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to help spot unhelpful thinking and mindfulness practices to steady the mind. Solution-focused ideas are used when people want practical steps and shorter-term targets.
Joanne often helps people who carry guilt and shame, for example after conflicts in relationships, parenting dilemmas, or past hurt. She encourages clear conversation about what happened and what feels intolerable now. Sessions aim to untangle thoughts and feelings so clients can make clearer choices.
In practice Joanne uses short, simple exercises alongside talk. That can include noticing patterns of thought, trying small behavioural experiments, or practising mindful attention to reduce overwhelm. She checks progress regularly and adjusts work as needed.
To start, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted.
How her therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Joanne commonly uses client-centred therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy in her work. Client-centred therapy involves careful listening and reflecting back what she hears so people can clarify their own thoughts and feelings; it is helpful for talking through guilt, shame and relationship concerns. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and offers practical exercises to test and change patterns that keep someone stuck. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joanne will collaborate with clients to choose methods that suit their aims, preferences and the problems they bring. She reviews progress together and adapts techniques when something is not helping. The practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions around work or family life and reducing travel time. Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful for shorter check-ins, quieter conversations when there is less background noise, or working with written exercises between meetings. Registered and accredited professionals, including counsellors, can use these formats to help people make steady progress without changing their daily routines.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression and related concerns including grief, trauma, eating issues and life changes.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She uses client-centred listening alongside cognitive behavioural ideas to help people talk through painful feelings and notice unhelpful thoughts that keep shame active.
What experience does she have?
She has four years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom working with a broad range of personal and relational issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.