Joanne Rothery, NCPS

Joanne Rothery is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self‑esteem, grief and major life changes. She uses a calm, accepting manner to make it easier to talk about difficult things. Joanne works from a person-centred stance and places the client at the centre of each session.

She explains that feeling overwhelmed by stress or stuck after trauma is common. Joanne aims to create a steady, non-judgemental space where people can bring whatever they are feeling. Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual, whether that is finding coping strategies, rebuilding confidence, or talking through loss.

Joanne draws on client-centred principles alongside cognitive behavioural ideas and trauma-focused techniques. That means she listens first, then helps people notice unhelpful thinking and develop practical steps that fit their life. Her approach is straightforward and collaborative rather than prescriptive.

With four years of professional experience and the NCPS credential, she combines lived experience with clinical practice. Joanne welcomes conversations about work stress, sleeping problems, anger, compassion fatigue, and longer-term mood issues such as bipolar challenges.

She also supports people dealing with attachment concerns, adoption and foster care matters, caregiver stress, body image and relationship communication problems. Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged to suit different needs and schedules.

People who come to Joanne can expect a compassionate listener who stays focused on realistic, step-by-step change. The emphasis is on practical ways to feel steadier while respecting each person’s pace and priorities.

How Joanne’s approaches work online

Joanne uses client-centred methods to prioritise what the person brings to sessions and to build a trusting working relationship. That approach helps when someone needs to be heard first and wants to set the pace for change.

She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact and helps people try practical changes. CBT techniques can be useful for anxiety, sleep problems, stress and managing mood swings. Trauma-focused therapy is used to address the effects of traumatic events and to help people develop coping strategies that reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Joanne will discuss the options with each person, consider their goals and preferences, and adapt the plan as work progresses. Together they decide whether to focus on listening and exploration, practical thinking tools, or trauma-specific work.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls let people use visual cues and a more traditional session format. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a client prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer typing their thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and busy schedules.