Meet Joanne
Originally from Derby a small town in the Midlands UK (Imagine rolling hills, sheep and great pastries). I relocated to Canada in 2016.
As a somewhat adventurous soul, I’ve been fortunate to live and work in both BC and Ontario.
I completed my Psychotherapy training at Toronto Institute for Relational Psychotherapy, and opened my private practice in 2019.
Prior to moving to Canada I completed a clinical program at Regents University London UK in Integrative Psychotherapy. With a focus on Psychoanalysis, Existential and Humanistic Approaches.
In Toronto I became fascinated by the body-mind connection, through my own therapy I learned the different ways trauma shows up in our body and nervous system, and pursued trauma training at Sensorimotor Institute. Most recently I completed child and youth related studies, at William Alanson White Institute.
I transitioned to online practice in 2020 and continue to offer psychotherapy services to adults aged 18+ across Ontario.
In my spare time I love music, art, nature and cooking. Anything that evokes the emotions or senses will have me eternally interested :)
I guess that’s why I love working in this field and genuinely believe in the positive changes therapy can have on people’s lives.
To me the most rewarding part of life & therapy is connection and the privilege to hear and hold people’s stories.
Areas of Focus
Relational and Complex Trauma. (PTSD, CPTSD)
Feeling Anxious or Low Mood.
Life Transitions.
Shame and Self-esteem.
Grief and Loss.
Relationships.