About Joanne
Joanne McKenzie is a therapeutic counsellor who practices a person-centred way of working. She holds the NCPS credential and has four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. Joanne aims to make it easier to talk about difficult things and to be present with people as they find clearer footing.
She supports people dealing with stress and anxiety and those managing relationship concerns and issues around self-esteem. Her work also covers grief, trauma and abuse, and challenges related to body image and eating.
Background and approach
Joanne’s profile notes experience with LGBT concerns alongside a broad range of life changes and mood difficulties. In sessions she focuses on listening without judgement and helping people name what matters to them. Conversations are guided by the client’s priorities and by practical steps that can be tried between meetings.
She uses straightforward, everyday language so topics are easier to follow and act on. Joanne draws on several approaches to shape sessions, including client-centred ideas, cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness practices. She also uses solution-focused methods to help identify short-term goals and manageable changes.
Together these offer space to talk, think differently about problems, and try new ways of coping. To begin with, a short matching questionnaire is used to connect people to her practice and then scheduling is arranged according to availability. The structure is intended to help people take the first step and move at a pace that feels right for them.
What Joanne works with
Everything Joanne lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Joanne is listed here; the rest shows what else Joanne works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Body image
- Commitment issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Joanne lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Joanne’s approaches translate to online counselling
Joanne blends person-centred listening with cognitive behavioural thinking and mindfulness exercises. Person-centred work focuses on listening and understanding what matters to the client, which helps people feel heard and decide what to work on. Cognitive behavioural techniques look at patterns of thought and behaviour and suggest practical experiments to change unhelpful cycles. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and manage worry.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Joanne collaborates with each person to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. She can mix listening, practical CBT exercises and mindfulness activities so the plan fits what the client wants to try.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - it often reduces travel time, lets people join from different locations and can make shorter check-ins between appointments possible. For practical reasons like quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth, different formats suit different people, and Joanne will discuss what works best when you arrange sessions.
Questions people ask about Joanne
What kinds of problems does Joanne help with?
Joanne supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns, as well as grief, trauma and eating and body image issues. Her profile also lists LGBT-related concerns among her focus areas.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She works in a person-centred way, listening without judgement and following the client’s priorities. She combines this with cognitive behavioural and solution-focused tools and mindfulness exercises as needed.
What is Joanne's professional background?
She has four years of professional work experience and practices in the United Kingdom as a therapeutic counsellor. Her profile describes experience supporting a range of emotional and life issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
Joanne holds the NCPS credential and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I book sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available with Joanne?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Joanne?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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