Joanne Rothery , NCPS

Joanne Rothery is a Person-Centred counselling therapist who brings a calm, accepting presence to her work. She holds the NCPS credential, a recognised counselling qualification, and has four years of professional experience supporting people through difficult periods. Joanne draws on lived experience to understand how stress, anxiety and trauma can shape everyday life, and she emphasises the value of having someone to talk to so those experiences are not carried alone.

Her practice focuses on helping clients manage stress and anxiety, address addictions, process trauma and abuse, and rebuild motivation, self esteem and confidence. Joanne creates a warm, nonjudgmental environment in which clients are invited to bring whatever they need to explore, from painful or despairing parts of themselves to more hopeful and joyful aspects.

Joanne centres the person in each session, aiming to offer a steady, dependable presence described as a safe pair of hands. Whether a client wants to make changes to feel calmer and more content, reconnect with an earlier sense of self, or simply have someone to talk to during a hard time, Joanne works alongside them with sensitivity, respect and compassion.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Joanne uses Client-Centered Therapy to create an accepting, empathetic space where clients lead the pace and focus of sessions. This approach helps people explore feelings, build self-esteem, and feel heard without judgment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, offers practical tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and to develop new coping strategies for anxiety, stress, and mood challenges. Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past hurt or abuse affects daily functioning, helping clients process traumatic memories and reduce their ongoing impact.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Joanne collaborates with each person to choose or adapt methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they assess what feels helpful and make adjustments as therapy progresses.

Online therapy with Joanne is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which adds flexibility for busy schedules, travel constraints, or when in-person options are not suitable. These formats allow clients to access licensed professionals and continue progress from locations that work best for them while maintaining regular contact and continuity of care.