Joanne McKenzie , NCPS

Joanne McKenzie is a qualified Therapeutic Counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She holds the NCPS credential, a professional counselling qualification that indicates formal training and competence in therapeutic work. Joanne primarily uses a person-centred approach, supporting clients to explore thoughts and feelings in a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where they can be heard and understood.

Her practice focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate relationship difficulties, address domestic abuse and work on self-esteem and confidence. She also offers support for LGBT concerns, guiding clients through identity, relationship and life challenges with sensitivity and care. Joanne aims to create an open space where clients feel able to share difficult experiences and begin to find ways forward.

Recognising that starting therapy can take courage, Joanne accompanies clients through each stage of the process, offering steady support and practical strategies tailored to individual needs. She encourages collaborative goal setting and works at a pace that feels comfortable for each person, helping them build resilience and clearer coping skills over time.

Person-Centred and Practical Approaches for Online Support

Joanne draws on the person-centred approach to create a warm, accepting therapeutic relationship in which the client leads the pace and focus of the work. This method helps individuals explore identity, relationship dynamics and emotional concerns while feeling understood and respected. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, used alongside a person-centred stance, offers practical tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and develop new coping strategies for anxiety, mood and everyday stressors. Mindfulness techniques may also be introduced to help ground attention, reduce reactivity and build present-moment awareness when facing difficult emotions or triggers.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Joanne works collaboratively with each person and with other licensed professionals as appropriate to tailor methods to the client’s goals, preferences and life situation, adjusting plans as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Joanne is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access consistent support from a qualified therapist regardless of location within the United Kingdom.