Tracey Johnstone, NCPS

Tracey Johnstone offers calm, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, low mood and major life changes. She explains things clearly and creates a respectful space for clients to talk through worries. Tracey is a member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and has three years of experience in the field.

She uses a person-centred style that aims to keep the client’s pace and priorities central. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual and on building coping skills that fit everyday life. Tracey also works with trauma-related issues using approaches focused on processing and understanding distressing events.

Clients can expect collaborative conversations rather than one-size-fits-all prescriptions. Tracey emphasises empathy, steady listening and practical steps to manage symptoms like anxiety, low mood and burnout. She helps people explore feelings, identify patterns and try out new ways of coping.

Her experience includes supporting people through bereavement, relationship difficulties, parenting stress, career uncertainty, chronic health challenges and issues such as self-esteem, ADHD and bipolar mood concerns. Tracey aims to help clients find clearer thinking and more manageable day-to-day routines.

Starting therapy is framed as a process where goals are set together and reviewed over time. Prospective clients are encouraged to think about what they want to change and to bring those concerns to an initial conversation.

How her approaches translate to online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely, mirrors what is said and helps the client name feelings and goals. This approach is useful for anxiety, low mood and challenges where someone needs steady, non-judgemental support.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on helping people process distressing events and the feelings those events bring up. It aims to reduce the impact of past experiences on daily life by working through memories and reactions at a manageable pace.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Tracey will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and adapt the pace and focus accordingly. Clients are involved in setting aims and reviewing progress as therapy continues.

If you are considering online work, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, save travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer to speak without being on camera or who need options that match technology and schedules. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often tailor online sessions to what works best for each person, aiming to make therapy practical and accessible.