- Person-centred
- CBT techniques
- Trauma-focused work
About Joanne
Joanne Rothery is an NCPS counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, grief, sleeping problems and anger. Joanne also supports those coping with life and career changes and the strain of caregiving and compassion fatigue.
Joanne uses a person-centred way of working that keeps the client at the centre of sessions. She welcomes whatever someone brings to the room and listens without judgement. Sessions are practical and conversational, aimed at helping people feel steadier and clearer about next steps.
She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy to spot patterns of thought and behaviour that keep problems going. That can help with sleep troubles, anxiety, unhelpful reactions to stress and managing anger. Trauma-focused therapy is used when past events are affecting daily life, helping people address memories or reactions that get in the way of moving on.
Joanne says lived experience has shaped her approach and informs how she supports others. She aims to provide a calm presence and straightforward support while people talk through hard feelings and practical choices. Sessions cover both immediate coping and longer term ways to reduce recurring distress.
People who come for help can expect a respectful, down-to-earth style. Joanne helps clients name what is most pressing and then works with them to try different ways of responding. The focus is on manageable steps so everyday life becomes easier to handle.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Joanne uses person-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques and trauma-focused methods to help people manage feelings and reactions. Person-centred work focuses on listening and reflecting back what someone brings, which can help when someone needs to talk through anger or grief. CBT looks at unhelpful thoughts and habits and offers practical tools to test new ways of responding to stress and anger. Trauma-focused therapy helps when past events continue to affect daily mood and reactions by working through the impact of those memories.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the first few sessions. Joanne works collaboratively to decide which methods suit a person's goals and preferences, adjusting as progress is made. That means talking together about what feels useful and trying techniques that fit the client’s needs.
Please confirm the current session formats before booking as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a client's schedule. They also let people use techniques with support in the context of their everyday life, such as practising breathing exercises between appointments or following up on homework agreed in session.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support?
Joanne supports stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, grief, sleeping issues, anger and related problems such as codependency and caregiver stress.
How does she work in sessions?
She uses a person-centred style that keeps the client at the centre and listens without judgement. Conversations are practical and aim to identify steps that help with everyday problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
Joanne holds the NCPS credential and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients, and she works with people in English.
Which session formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.