- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship work
- Self esteem
About Joanna
Joanna Ridgeway is an ACA counsellor in Australia with 14 years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self‑esteem concerns, and depression. Joanna commonly helps people feeling stuck or uncertain in early adulthood who are juggling study, work and relationship pressures.
Joanna prefers clear, plain conversation in sessions. She listens to what matters right now and helps people talk through difficult thoughts and feelings. Practical tools are offered alongside space to look at past attachment patterns that still affect current relationships.
Her approach draws on attachment ideas, client‑centred listening and cognitive behavioural strategies. That means sessions can include looking at unhelpful thinking, trying new ways of relating, and practising small behavioural steps between meetings. Emotionally focused ideas and the Gottman method may be used when relationship patterns are a key issue.
People meet Joanna to work on dealing with overwhelm, building confidence, repairing trust after hurt, and finding steadier ways to manage mood and worry. She also supports people facing long‑term illness, caregiving strain, or the practical fallout from separation and divorce.
If someone is considering starting therapy they are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session. Session cost varies by location and is billed through a cancellable subscription model, so check current fees when arranging an appointment.
How Joanna uses therapeutic approaches online
Attachment‑based work looks at how early relationship patterns affect present feelings and closeness. It helps when repeated worries about rejection, abandonment or trust show up in friendships and romantic relationships. Client‑centred therapy focuses on open listening and helping the person lead the conversation, which is useful for sorting out what matters most right now. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns and reduce anxiety or low mood.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Joanna collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means checking in after a few sessions and adapting the plan if something does not feel helpful.
The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work and day‑to‑day life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check‑ins when a full appointment is not possible. Joanna can help structure sessions to focus on problem solving, relationship skills practice, or thought‑work depending on what the client needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
Joanna works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self‑esteem and depression. She also addresses topics like abandonment, attachment issues, body image and caregiving stress.
How would she approach my worries?
She uses client‑centred listening alongside attachment and cognitive behavioural techniques. That means conversations focus on current problems, patterns from the past, and practical steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Joanna has 14 years of professional experience working with adults on anxiety, relationships and mood concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an ACA counsellor practising in Australia. Location details and local service terms are shown when booking.
Can I work with her if I live overseas?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted. Only clients based in Australia should book.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options when arranging a booking before scheduling.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Check the fee information presented during booking for exact rates.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking steps.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.