Joanne Alexander, AASW
Caring AASW counsellor for parents and young adults
Details
| Name | Joanne Alexander |
|---|---|
| Credentials | AASW |
| Based in | Australia |
| Registered with | AASW |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 14 |
About Joanne
Joanne Alexander is an AASW counsellor with 14 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, parenting pressures, anger and depression. She speaks plainly and listens closely so parents feel understood when they seek support for their own wellbeing or their child's difficulties. Joanne uses a child-focused, compassionate way of working.
She keeps sessions calm and practical. Conversations look at what is happening now and what small changes might help.
Background and approach
She pays attention to attachment, communication patterns and the routines that shape family life. Her approach draws on Narrative Therapy alongside client-centred and cognitive behavioural ideas. Joanne helps people tell the story they are living, notice unhelpful patterns, and try different ways of responding.
She also uses mindfulness skills and some DBT strategies to support emotion regulation and stressful moments. Joanne has particular experience with blended family issues, caregiver stress, eating and food-related problems, panic and mood disorders, and self-harm concerns. She often helps parents build confidence, improve communication, and find steadier daily rhythms.
Outside work she is a mum and enjoys reading, being in nature and baking projects. She aims to offer a warm, predictable space where practical steps are matched to each person's goals and strengths.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Parenting issues among the things Joanne works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Joanne among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Joanne among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Joanne among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Joanne among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Joanne among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Joanne among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Joanne among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Joanne directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Joanne directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and skills-based approaches work online
Joanne draws on Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from the problems they face. This approach supports people to rewrite unhelpful stories about parenting, family roles or personal struggles and try new ways of relating. She also uses Client-Centred Therapy which focuses on listening, empathy and following the person's pace to build trust and clarity.Joanne pairs these narrative ideas with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques for practical change. CBT helps identify patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going and offers experiments to test new responses. Together these approaches aim to respect a person's experience while offering concrete steps for relief and change. Finding the right mix is collaborative - she will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs and preferences.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into busy lives. Video is useful when visual connection matters, phone works well with limited bandwidth, live chat can be a quick check-in, and messaging suits shorter reflections between sessions. These options let people choose what feels most manageable while still working through stories, skills and everyday plans with a clinician.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Joanne support?
Joanne works with stress, anxiety, parenting worries, anger and depression. She also focuses on attachment issues, blended family challenges, caregiver stress and related family communication problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm, practical and child-focused. She listens closely, helps people tell their story differently, and suggests small, manageable changes.
What is her professional background?
Joanne has 14 years of clinical experience supporting people with family and young adult concerns. Her work has included helping parents build confidence and improving everyday routines.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as AASW and practises in Australia.
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
Joanne offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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