Joanne Rothery , NCPS

Joanne Rothery is a counselling therapist trained in the person-centred approach and licensed to practise in the United Kingdom. She holds NCPS, a professional counselling credential, and has four years of clinical experience offering empathetic, client-focused support.

Drawing on her own lived experience, she recognises how stress, anxiety and trauma can weave into everyday life and appreciates how heavy those experiences can feel. She aims to provide a calm and accepting presence so clients do not have to cope alone. Her style is steady and nonjudgmental, meeting people where they are and being alongside them through whatever they bring to sessions.

Joanne has experience supporting people dealing with stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem and confidence. She emphasises respect, sensitivity and compassion, placing the client at the centre of the work. Her goal is to create a space that feels like a 'safe pair of hands' where all parts of a person - the painful and the hopeful - are welcomed.

Whether someone wants to make practical changes to feel calmer and more content, reconnect with aspects of themselves they miss, or simply have a supportive listener during a difficult period, Joanne offers a steady, accepting therapeutic presence.

Client-centred and trauma-informed approaches for online support

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client is the expert on their own experience. This approach helps people explore feelings, build self-understanding and grow confidence at their own pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and teaches practical skills to manage anxiety, stress and mood-related challenges. It is often useful for people seeking concrete strategies to cope with day-to-day difficulties.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and processing traumatic experiences in ways that reduce their ongoing impact, supporting recovery from abuse and overwhelming events. It aims to help people find a sense of safety and greater stability over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Joanne will work collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best align with their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts techniques to suit the person rather than forcing a single model.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people with busy lives, mobility limits or geographic distance. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily routines and maintain continuity of care across different locations while still working with licensed professionals and therapists who can guide the process.