"Joanna has provided a safe space for me to express myself and over the past couple of months I have been able to use our sessions to better understand myself and my feelings. I had put on hold seeking counselling, but reaching out for help with Joanna was one of the best things I could do to help myself. Together we built a comfortable and secure place for me to share my worries and anxiety, and to work through some coping mechanisms to put to use. I have been able to discuss some complex family relationships and created my own peace, with Joanna's kind words and support." - LN

"After years of struggling to cope with my mental health I came to Joanna at a crisis point, looking to restore balance to my mental state of mind. At times I struggled with expressing and showing  emotions, but with Jo’s positive and sympathetic support I was able to feel at ease discussing difficult subject matter. Including difficult family relationships, bisexuality, religious upbringing, complex friendships and rebuilding my inner self worth. Together we created a safe environment that allowed me to get to root of some of my difficulties and reframe the way I think about myself. Jo also equipped me with strategies to cope with anxiety and negative critical thinking. " - E.S

"I saw Joanna weekly for just over a year to work on relieving some anxiety. She was such a grounding presence in my life and really helped me understand where my thoughts and feelings might be coming from. Whenever I feel overwhelmed I think of her calming voice and I’m able to relax. She was incredibly helpful in providing me with techniques that I now use in everyday life. I’m really going to miss working with her and would thoroughly recommend." - HM

'Working with Joanna has been fantastic and I would highly recommend her. I did considerable research before choosing a therapist and was delighted with my choice! Joanna's approach is excellent, she helped me identify and address the areas I needed some support very successfully and I left every session feeling clearer.' - MG

"Joanna has been invaluable on my mental health journey. From the start of our sessions to the end, I’ve always felt so comfortable, like talking to a friend and in such knowledgeable hands. She has understood my needs perfectly and tailored each session personally, depending on which methods will help most in that session. She remembers things I’ve mentioned even a year ago which is why I recommend her to any friends who need some support and she’s helping many of them now, too. After over 15 years of trying different therapists, I wish I’d found her sooner." - IS

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"I started therapy with Joanna in Sep. 2020 online and as a trainee counsellor I stayed with her till Aug 2022. The modelling and containment she provided was invaluable as my training and placement were both challenging due to Covid and other issues. I felt safe and I could open up about my vulnerabilities and occasional feelings of "imposter syndrome". She listened to me without judgement and knowing she had gone through the same training and processes added an extra layer to our work. She believed in me and encouraged me all the way through. This nurturing made a profound difference and I will take that voice of hers with me. I would recommend her to trainee therapists." - LE

"Joanna instantly created a safe environment, making me feel completely at ease to share some very difficult emotions.With her guidance and support, I came to understand why I repeated certain patterns in relationships. As a result of the sessions with Joanna, I feel not only empowered to move on from a very challenging time, but I also feel confident that I will now establish firm boundaries when in a relationship." - SS

"You have been so patient and understanding with my counselling journey, and I have learnt so much from this experience. You have a special way of making people feel comfortable when speaking about difficult topics. You listened to every word, and helped me understand my thought patterns, and how past experiences have shaped who I am today. I am so grateful for everything you’ve done, and for helping me view myself in a better light and uncover some inner confidence." - GM

"The difference I can see in myself now compared to when I first met with Joanna stretches into every aspect of my life. I really feel equipped with the tools to better deal with things that feel scary or overwhelming and my relationship with myself has massively improved. Over the past year, with Joanna’s help, I have been able to achieve things that a previous version of myself would have considered totally unattainable. I am so grateful for our sessions and Joanna’s help, support and kindness" - ES