Joanna Ekevati

Joanna Ekevati is a counsellor who uses practical, evidence-based methods to support people through loss, trauma and big life changes. She brings 13 years of clinical experience and a warm, non-judgemental presence to each session. Joanna holds AASW which she uses alongside a clear, person-centred style of care.

Joanna often helps people who are stressed, anxious or coping with grief and anger. She aims to make conversations straightforward. She listens first, then helps clients find small steps that make a difference in daily life.

Her background includes work across health, crisis and corrections settings, and with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. That experience shaped a practical approach to risk assessment and crisis planning without overcomplicating things. Joanna has also supported people connected with emergency departments and hospital settings.

Joanna integrates evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with attachment-focused work and client-centred listening. Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and building simple skills that can be used outside sessions.

She has a Masters of Applied Social Work and pays attention to clear, multidisciplinary planning when that is needed. Joanna’s style is gentle and direct - she aims to help people feel steadier, manage distress and move forward with clearer steps in day-to-day life.

Approaches that translate to online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then commit to small actions that match their values. ACT is useful for anxiety, stress and situations where someone wants clearer direction in life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts, feelings and actions connect, and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, mood and coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current ways of relating and can help when patterns of abandonment, trust or closeness cause distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joanna will talk with each person about their needs and goals and then pick or combine methods that fit. That collaborative process means the plan can change if something isn’t helpful.

Please confirm current online session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time, and some formats work better for quick check-ins while others suit deeper, longer sessions. If you prefer to avoid being on camera, simpler arrangements can often be made to suit quieter surroundings or shorter timeslots. Appropriately qualified or registered professionals can adapt therapeutic tools so online work still focuses on practical steps and coping strategies.