My Qualifications & Approach

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My name is Johanna, and yes I still have my British accent. I originally come from London, although Australia has been home on and off for more than twenty years now. My personal and professional journey has given me a deep appreciation for the importance of connection, resilience, and feeling genuinely understood.
I completed my Diploma of Counselling at the Jensen Newman Institute in 2014, followed by a Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling), which I completed in November 2019. More recently, I completed a Master of Science in Medicine, specialising in Psychosexual Therapy, through the University of Sydney. I am a qualified psychosexual therapist and a provisional member of the Society of Australian Sexologists (SAS).

Alongside my formal qualifications, I have volunteered with ACON, SWOP, and the Asylum Seekers Centre. These experiences have profoundly shaped my trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach to therapy and strengthened my passion for supporting people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.

I work with children aged 7 years and above, adolescents, adults, and couples across a broad range of concerns, including anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, identity issues, emotional wellbeing, addiction, and self-esteem. I also have a strong professional interest and experience in sexual and reproductive health, supporting clients with concerns that are often difficult to talk about openly.

My work in psychosexual therapy includes supporting individuals and couples experiencing erectile dysfunction, low or mismatched sexual desire, painful sex, intimacy difficulties, arousal concerns, orgasm difficulties, compulsive sexual behaviours, pornography-related concerns, sexual anxiety, body image issues, and the emotional impacts of sexual trauma. I also support clients navigating reproductive health concerns, menopause, fertility-related stress, changes in sexual functioning, and the complex ways mental health, relationships, culture, and sexuality intersect.

I have experience working with survivors and victims of sexual abuse and sexual assault, supporting individuals who may be living with the ongoing effects of trauma, shame, fear, dissociation, relationship difficulties, intimacy concerns, or challenges with trust and self-worth. I understand that trauma can affect every part of a person’s life, including their relationships, sense of safety, sexuality, and emotional wellbeing. My approach is always trauma-informed, compassionate, and paced around the client’s needs, ensuring they feel emotionally safe, empowered, and never pressured to share more than they are comfortable with.

I understand that conversations around sex, intimacy, trauma, and relationships can carry deep vulnerability or embarrassment. My aim is to provide a space where clients feel safe to speak openly without judgement. I believe sexuality is a normal and important part of human wellbeing, and therapy should be a place where people feel respected, heard, and accepted exactly as they are.
 

My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and flexible. I draw from evidence-based approaches including person-centred therapy, reality therapy, solution-focused therapy, trauma-informed practice, and strengths-based approaches. I recognise that no two people are the same, and there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to meaningful therapeutic work.

 

Sessions are tailored to the individual, their goals, and what feels safe and appropriate for them.
Clients often describe me as approachable, engaging, genuine, and down-to-earth. I value building authentic therapeutic relationships where people feel comfortable enough to be themselves whether they are attending therapy for the first time or returning after difficult experiences in the past.
Above all, I believe therapy should feel human.

 

My role is not to judge or “fix” people, but to walk alongside them with compassion, honesty, and practical support while they navigate life’s challenges, relationships, healing, and personal growth.

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Services offered 

Individual  counselling 

Child Counselling 

Family Counselling 
Relationship counselling
Walk and Talk Therapy 

Group Therapy (2 to 6)
All my sessions are online via an online video platform: Google Meet 
Phone Consultations
Webcam  Consultations 

Email Consultations
Free 15 minutes for the 1st initial session

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