Tracey Johnstone, NCPS

Tracey Johnstone is a UK-qualified practitioner and a registered member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), a professional organisation for counsellors and psychotherapists. With three years of clinical experience, she supports people facing a wide range of emotional and life challenges, including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and bereavement, low mood and depression, self-esteem and confidence concerns, burnout, and major life transitions.

Working from a person-centred perspective, she collaborates with clients to build a respectful, non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored at the client’s pace. Tracey views each person as the expert in their own experience and adapts therapy to suit individual needs, goals, and readiness for change. Her approach emphasises empathy, active listening, and practical support to help clients develop coping strategies and greater self-understanding.

Beginning therapy can feel daunting, and Tracey recognises the courage involved in taking that step. She is committed to offering professional, compassionate guidance throughout the process and to helping clients find ways to manage difficulties and move toward their personal goals.

Client-Centered and Trauma-Focused Approaches for Online Care

Tracey uses client-centred therapy, which focuses on understanding each person’s perspective and building a trusting therapeutic relationship. This approach helps when someone needs support increasing self-awareness, building confidence, or working through life transitions by tailoring sessions to the client’s pace and priorities.

She also draws on trauma-focused therapy when past traumatic events are affecting day-to-day wellbeing. This approach aims to address trauma symptoms and their impact, helping clients process difficult memories and develop coping strategies to reduce distress and improve functioning.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Tracey works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best. She considers each person’s needs, goals, and preferences and adapts methods as therapy progresses to ensure the approach remains helpful.

Online therapy with Tracey is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without the need to travel, allowing therapy to fit into busy or changing lives.