Joanne McKenzie, NCPS

Joanne McKenzie is a qualified Therapeutic Counsellor working in the United Kingdom who brings four years of professional experience to her practice. She holds the NCPS credential, a professional mark that reflects recognised training and standing within the UK counselling field. Joanne practises using a person-centred approach, placing the client at the heart of the work and prioritising empathy, validation, and the individual’s own capacity for growth.

Her experience includes supporting people with stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, domestic abuse, and concerns around self-esteem and confidence. Joanne also offers affirming support for LGBTQ+ clients, helping them explore identity, relationships, and the challenges that can accompany those experiences. She focuses on creating an open and non-judgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed freely and explored at each client’s pace.

Joanne recognises that starting therapy can feel daunting, and she emphasises a steady, compassionate presence throughout the process. She works collaboratively with clients to set goals and navigate change, offering practical and emotional support every step of the way.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support with Joanne McKenzie

Joanne integrates person-centred practice with evidence-informed techniques to tailor therapy to each person’s needs. Person-centred therapy focuses on building a warm, empathic relationship that helps people feel heard and accepted while they explore their thoughts and emotions - it is often helpful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and identity work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavioural patterns, which can be useful for managing anxiety, stress, and mood-related challenges. Mindfulness therapy teaches gentle attention to present-moment experience and can support clients struggling with worry, rumination, or difficult emotions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Joanne works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and then recommends or combines methods that best fit those priorities. This shared decision-making helps ensure the work feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy with Joanne is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. These remote options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and fit sessions into everyday life while working with a registered professional.