Joanne Rothery , NCPS

Joanne Rothery is a UK-based counselling therapist with four years of professional experience, practising from a client-centered perspective. She holds the NCPS credential, a recognised UK counselling qualification that reflects her training and commitment to ethical practice. Drawing on lived experience, she understands how stress, anxiety and trauma can shape daily life and recognises the value of having a reliable person to talk with during difficult times.

Joanne works alongside clients in a calm, accepting manner, creating a supportive space where people can explore painful, confusing or hopeful parts of themselves. Her experience includes helping individuals manage stress and anxiety, address addictions, process trauma and abuse, and rebuild motivation, self-esteem and confidence. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion, placing the client at the centre of the therapeutic work.

Clients can expect a focus on collaboration and practical steps toward feeling calmer or making meaningful life changes, or simply a steady presence while navigating a challenging period. Joanne aims to provide a sense of being held by a safe pair of hands while supporting people as they move toward greater balance and well-being.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Joanne uses client-centered therapy to create a warm, non-judgemental space where the client leads the pace and focus of sessions. This approach helps people explore emotions, build self-awareness and strengthen self-worth by feeling heard and accepted. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and to develop practical strategies for reducing anxiety, managing mood and addressing stress-related difficulties. Trauma-focused therapy offers targeted support for processing traumatic experiences and reducing their ongoing impact, drawing on techniques that promote stabilization and gradual integration of distressing memories.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Joanne works with clients to understand their needs, goals and preferences and adapts methods over time so the therapy fits the person rather than forcing a single model. This teamwork helps clarify which techniques are most useful at each stage of recovery or change.

Online therapy with Joanne is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals, attend sessions from home or while travelling, and maintain therapy through life transitions and busy periods.