Joanne McKenzie , NCPS

Joanne McKenzie is a therapeutic counsellor based in the United Kingdom who brings four years of professional experience to her practice. She is credentialed with NCPS, a professional counselling qualification, and works from a person-centered perspective that emphasizes respect for each client's individual experience and pace.

Joanne has supported people facing stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, experiences of domestic abuse, self-esteem and confidence concerns, and issues related to LGBTQ+ identity. She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly and at the client’s own rhythm.

Taking the first step toward therapy can feel daunting, and Joanne focuses on offering steady support throughout that journey. Her approach centers on listening carefully, validating emotional experience, and helping clients identify practical steps toward their goals while maintaining a warm, empathetic presence throughout the therapeutic process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Joanne integrates client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches to tailor care to each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a collaborative, empathic relationship in which the client’s experience guides the work; it helps with self-esteem, relationship concerns, identity exploration, and emotional processing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets patterns of thinking and behavior, offering practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to address unhelpful habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Joanne works with clients collaboratively to identify which methods feel most helpful given their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and she adapts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and access from different locations. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for each client.