I am licensed counsellor with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, anxiety, depression, & coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Codependency, Dissociation, Emptiness, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Women's issues
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #400558
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Joanne is really great. She’s understanding, empathetic, knowledgeable, professional and helpful.
Written on Dec 05, 2024 after therapy with Joanne for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
She is good therapist
Written on Oct 10, 2024 after therapy with Joanne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
I've never talked to a therapist before so I wasn't really sure what to expect. Joanne has been very helpful every step of the way
Written on Jul 17, 2024 after therapy with Joanne for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, and adhd
Joanne is a great therapist - considerate and kind. She provides her own valuable perspective and helps sift through experiences.
Written on Jun 22, 2024 after therapy with Joanne for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and career difficulties
Joanne has been easy to talk to and clearly knows her psychology.She is able to assess the ‘needs’ present in the conversation and ask relevant questions accordingly.
Written on May 14, 2024 after therapy with Joanne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, grief, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
I have felt very comfortable with Joanne since our initial meeting. She has been very patient and helped me explore what it is I would like to work on, how I am feeling and how I would like to feel in the future. She has offered great resources and support.
Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with Joanne for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and grief