Joanne McKenzie

Joanne McKenzie is a therapeutic counsellor who works from a person-centred approach. She is registered with NCPS, has four years of professional experience, and offers help for a wide range of concerns including eating and food-related issues.

Joanne focuses on creating an open, non-judgemental space where people can talk about what matters to them. She aims to listen closely and reflect back what she hears, helping clients make sense of their thoughts and feelings. Sessions move at a pace chosen by the person seeking help.

Her experience includes supporting people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. Joanne also helps those facing issues with self-esteem, body image and identity, including LGBT concerns and the emotional impact of domestic abuse.

Joanne uses straightforward techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness to help people manage distressing thoughts and build helpful routines. She also draws on solution-focused ideas to identify practical steps and small changes that fit everyday life.

People who contact Joanne can expect a calm and patient approach. She aims to work collaboratively and to support realistic goals for change. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling

Joanne combines person-centred care with cognitive behavioural and mindfulness strategies. Person-centred work means the counsellor listens carefully, reflects feelings and lets the client lead the pace of sessions; this helps when someone needs time to talk through identity, eating concerns or relationship matters. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and can help with anxiety, low mood and unhelpful routines. Mindfulness practice teaches simple attention techniques to reduce stress and bring awareness to difficult sensations or urges.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Joanne will discuss goals and preferences with each person and adapt her methods over time. Together they decide which tools and ideas fit best for managing symptoms and making small, practical changes.

The biography does not specify the exact session formats offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people choose what feels comfortable for talking and practising new skills in everyday settings.