Joanne Penney | Accredited Counsellor | Christchurch | NCS

We have officially changed our name to the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society!

Information for members

As of the 15th of May 2023, we have officially changed our name to the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).

Our new and improved website is coming soon!

Joanne Penney

Member Status: Accredited

Member No: NCS19-08523

Location: Christchurch

I offer both short-term and long-term counselling.

Working with over-18s only.

Face to face, walk and talk and online counselling available

I can be contacted at jo@insideouttherapydorset.co.uk or phoning 07342372703

I offer an initial free 20 minute chat to help you decide if I'm the right Counsellor for you.

Counselling sessions are £45 for 50 minutes.
Discounts available for online or telephone work.
Student and low income discounts offered.

Sessions available from 9:30am - 3:00pm 5:00pm - 7:00pm Monday Tuesday and Thursday
4:00pm - 7:00pm Wednesday

  • Qualifications & Experience
    CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
    CPCAB Level 3 in Counselling Studies
    CPCAB Level 2 Counselling Skills
    BACP OU Counselling online
    Trauma Informed Offering Psychoeducation
  • What I can help with
    • Abuse – Emotional, Physical, Sexual
    • Anxiety
    • Assertiveness / Self-confidence / Self-esteem
    • Bereavement / Loss
    • Children / teenagers
    • Depression
    • Divorce & Separation
    • Emotional issues
    • Family
    • Generally unhappy with your life
    • Mindfulness
    • Neurodiversity
    • Panic attacks
    • Parenting skills
    • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder / PTSD
    • Public speaking: stage fright
    • Relationships
    • Relaxation
    • Self-defeating behaviours
    • Self-esteem
    • Shyness / Social Phobia
    • Sleep
    • Spirituality
    • Stress
    • Suicidal feelings
    • Trauma
    • Violence / Victim support
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