- Person-centred approach
- CBT techniques
- Trauma-focused care
About Joanne
Joanne Rothery is a counsellor who supports people struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and major life changes. She also works with grief, sleeping problems, anger, career concerns, bipolar and compassion fatigue. Joanne uses a calm, accepting manner so people can talk about upsetting or confusing experiences without judgement.
Joanne practises from a person-centred viewpoint, which means she keeps the person at the centre of sessions and follows their pace. She will listen closely and reflect back what she hears so people feel understood and clearer about their next steps. This approach helps when someone just needs to be heard as well as when they want to make changes.
She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which helps spot unhelpful thinking and test different ways of responding. Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past distress continues to affect daily life and someone wants targeted ways to process difficult memories and feelings.
Joanne holds NCPS as a credential and has around four years of professional experience in counselling work. She practises in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English, and she is willing to work with international clients.
Her sessions welcome the full range of feelings people bring, including painful or hopeful parts. Joanne aims to build a steady, respectful space so people can feel supported while they think about changes, cope with loss, or simply talk things through.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Joanne uses Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy online in ways that mirror her face-to-face style. Client-Centred Therapy online focuses on active listening, reflecting what someone says, and creating a steady supportive space so people feel heard. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy online looks at thoughts and behaviours together, and involves practical exercises and small experiments to try between sessions.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. Joanne will talk with the client about their goals, what feels most manageable, and which methods may help. That conversation guides whether sessions emphasise listening and emotional support or more structured CBT tasks and trauma-focused work.
If you want online therapy, confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around life - for example during a lunch break, after work, or when travel would be difficult. It can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video if that suits someone better, helping therapy fit into everyday routines rather than adding extra pressure.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Joanne help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, coping with life changes, grief, sleep issues, anger, career matters, bipolar and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Joanne works in a calm, accepting way using a person-centred style where the client leads the pace and topics of sessions.
What kinds of approaches does she use in sessions?
She uses Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused Therapy to match different needs and goals.
What are Joanne's qualifications and where is she based?
She holds NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom with about four years of professional experience.
Which language are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Joanne is willing to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with Joanne?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.