Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Building psychological flexibility and living in alignment with your values.
Compassion · Clarity · Connection
A safe space
to be heard.
A private counselling practice offering professional, compassionate and confidential support — a place to explore your thoughts and feelings, gain clarity, and move toward positive change.
Secure telehealth · Australia-wide
About Joanne
Hello, I'm Joanne.
I work with adults facing anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, grief and loss, relationship issues, life transitions, trauma, self-esteem concerns and more.
My goal is to provide a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, gain clarity, and move toward positive change. Sessions are available via secure telehealth Australia-wide.
My commitment to you
- A warm, respectful and non-judgemental approach
- A safe and confidential space
- Evidence-informed and ethical practice
- Collaboration and support every step of the way
My Approach
A blend of evidence-informed practices, tailored to you.
Trauma-Informed Care
Creating a safe space that recognises the impact of trauma and promotes healing.
Attachment-Informed Principles
Understanding how early relationships shape current patterns and connections.
Person-Centred Therapy
Valuing you as an individual and supporting your capacity for growth and change.
Strengths-Based Approach
Focusing on your strengths and resilience to support lasting change and wellbeing.
Every person's journey is different.
What to Expect
A calm, collaborative process.
First Session
Getting to know each other, exploring what's brought you to counselling and what you hope to achieve.
Ongoing Sessions
Exploring challenges, building insight and developing practical strategies.
Your Pace
You're in control of the pace and focus of the work.
Confidentiality
Everything shared is confidential, with limited exceptions outlined on the intake form and privacy policy.
Session Information
Practical details.
Session length
Individual sessions 50 minutes. Couples or family sessions 60 minutes.
Frequency
Agreed together to suit your needs and goals.
Format
Online via secure telehealth, from wherever you feel most comfortable.
Fees & payment
Fees discussed and agreed at your initial appointment. Payment required on the day of your session.
Cancellations
Please provide at least 24 hours' notice. Late cancellations or missed appointments may incur the full session fee.
Get in Touch
Take the first gentle step.
Reaching out can be the hardest part. Send a short message and Joanne will get back to you personally to arrange a time that suits.
In crisis? Please call 000 or Lifeline on 13 11 14. This website is not monitored for emergencies.