Joanne McKenzie

• Person-centred approach
• Cognitive behavioural therapy
• Mindfulness and solutions

About Joanne

Joanne McKenzie helps people work through stress, anxiety, relationship worries and issues linked to self-esteem and LGBTQ+ concerns using a person-centred way of working. She is registered with NCPS and has four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.

She focuses on making sessions straightforward and conversational. Joanne listens to what matters most to the individual and follows their pace. Sessions aim to clarify what is causing distress and identify practical steps forward.

Her experience includes supporting people affected by domestic violence, grief, trauma and abuse, and problems with eating. She has worked with clients dealing with anger, career decisions, bipolar mood challenges and major life changes. She also addresses concerns such as abandonment, body image and feelings of emptiness.

Joanne uses techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness alongside her person-centred work. She can help people spot unhelpful thinking patterns, practise grounding and attention skills, and set achievable goals in short-term work.

People can expect a calm, non-judgemental conversation that focuses on what they want to change. Joanne welcomes questions about how sessions run and what to expect at the first meeting.

How Joanne uses person‑centred and CBT approaches online

Joanne combines person-centred listening with practical cognitive behavioural techniques. Person-centred work means she follows what the client brings, reflects what she hears and helps people make sense of their feelings. This approach suits people who want space to talk through matters and be heard without pressure.

Cognitive behavioural therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and develop small, practical changes. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and mood difficulties by breaking problems into manageable steps and testing new behaviours. Mindfulness is used to build attention and reduce rumination when that is helpful.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joanne will discuss options together and agree what to try based on the person’s goals and preferences. She treats this as a collaborative process and reviews progress as you go.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter or more regular check-ins when needed.

Topics Joanne lists

• Stress and 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 and 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

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Joanne

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She helps people with stress and anxiety using person-centred listening and practical strategies.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She primarily works in a person-centred way and also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness and solution-focused techniques.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is registered with NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.