- Attachment-based work
- CBT strategies
- Gottman-informed tools
About Joanna
Joanna Ridgeway is an ACA counsellor in Australia with 14 years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Joanna writes plainly and aims to help people find clearer ways to cope and to make small changes that matter.
She usually begins by listening to what is most urgent. Conversations focus on the problems that are affecting day-to-day life. Joanna uses straightforward questions and practical steps so people can try new ways of responding between sessions.
Her approach draws on attachment ideas and client-centred techniques to help people with relationship patterns and self-worth. She also uses cognitive behavioural strategies to tackle anxious thoughts and low mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy and elements of the Gottman Method inform her work on communication and connection.
Joanna has supported people through abandonment, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and changes that come with blended family arrangements and separation. She pays attention to how relationship history and current pressures interact, and helps people identify manageable next steps.
Sessions aim to be practical and grounded. Joanna encourages clear goals, short-term experiments, and regular check-ins on progress. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Joanna uses therapeutic approaches online
Joanna commonly draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early and current relationships affect present behaviour. This approach helps when trust, closeness or loyalty conflicts are creating ongoing strain. She also uses Client-Centred Therapy which places the person's own goals and experiences at the centre of sessions and supports self-directed problem solving. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thought patterns and to build practical skills for managing anxiety and low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Joanna works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts the focus as goals change so therapy stays relevant and useful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Joanna frames sessions around clear goals and exercises that can be practised between meetings, helping people make steady progress while balancing everyday responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, plus related issues such as blended family matters and communication problems.
How would she approach my situation?
Her style combines listening with practical steps. She uses attachment ideas, client-centred methods and CBT to help people change unhelpful patterns and try new behaviours.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional work experience supporting people with emotional and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Joanna is an ACA counsellor based in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.