About Your Counsellor
Joanna is a fully qualified integrative counsellor and psychotherapist accredited through the professional body British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She originally specialised in and has extensive clinical experience in the area of grief, loss and bereavement. Additionally, she is also a fully qualified Specialist in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with a MSc in Trauma through Queens University, Belfast. She is CBT accredited through British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP). Furthermore, Joanna is a therapist who specializes in Narcissistic Abuse. She is a certified Narcissistic Abuse treatment clinician and has over ten years clinical experience.
As a clinician, not only does Joanna have a keen interest in Narcissistic abuse but also the area of Post Traumatic Growth (PGT) completing her MSc dissertation on the subject. PGT refers to the positive change some individuals experience after facing a traumatic event or life crisis. This growth can lead to new possibilities, improved relationships, a greater appreciation for life and a deeper sense of personal strength. PGT does not deny the distress caused by trauma but suggests that adversity has the potential to lead to significant personal development, evolution in spirituality and changes in understanding oneself and the world. If you think Joanna’s training, qualifications and clinical experience could help you in your personal journey please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Integrative sessions
As an integrative counsellor my role is to provide you with a safe space to help you on your journey of self-discovery to enable you to examine your life and make new and meaningful choices. I have an empathetic, non-judgemental approach and provide emotional support. I offer the opportunity to reflect on challenges and difficulties you may be experiencing, in a safe and confidential environment with someone objective. Counselling isn't about giving you solutions or advice but empowering you to make your own changes. If you would like to book in for integrative counselling please get in touch.
CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Is a type of talking therapy that looks at how our thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and behaviours influence each other. The aim of CBT is to provide you with an opportunity to explore and better understand your thinking styles and behaviour patterns while learning new techniques for improving your psychological health and wellbeing in a safe, confidential and supportive environment. National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) provide independent, evidence-based guidance for the NHS on the most effective ways to treat disease, ill health and mood disorders. NICE guideline recommends CBT as one of the most effective treatments for the following disorders: Depression, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Social Anxiety, Generalised Anxiety and phobias among others. If you would like to book in for CBT sessions please get in touch.
Supervision
Joanna is a fully qualified therapeutic counselling supervisor. She has been working as a supervisor for over 5 years, initially qualifying with a certificate in Supervision and then going on to complete a postgraduate level 6 certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision. Joanna supervises qualified counsellors and counsellors in training. If you would like to discuss your supervision needs, please get in touch.
Professional Memberships: BACP Accred, BABCP Accredited, ICO Registered
Location
Joanna is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland and currently provides online or telephone counselling allowing you to access support from the comfort of your own home. Joanna welcomes clients from Belfast, across Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
Fees
Integrative counselling sessions for individuals lasts 50 minutes, usually on a weekly basis and cost £75 per session.
Individual Supervision usually on a monthly basis costs £75 per hour and £110 per 1.5 hour supervision session.
Specialist Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for individuals lasts 50 minutes, usually on a weekly basis and cost £75 per session.
Get in touch
Joanna offers a free 20-minute initial telephone consultation, to explore any further counselling, psychotherapy or Supervision queries you may have.
There is no commitment, pressure or obligation.
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