Joanna is a counsellor/psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience in the addiction and mental health field, including leading a non-profit specialising in behavioural addiction recovery. She brings together her background in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and clinical operations to support individuals navigating emotional, relational, and life challenges.
In her counselling practice, Joanna adopts a warm and integrative approach, drawing from Choice Theory & Reality Therapy (CTRT), Motivational Interviewing, Schema Therapy, and counselling microskills. Her work is grounded in the belief that meaningful change happens when people feel understood and gain greater clarity in making choices that move them towards the life they want.
Joanna holds a Master of Arts in Counselling from TCA College, Singapore, and is trained in Choice Theory & Reality Therapy (Level 4), Motivational Interviewing, and counselling microskills. She is a Provisional Clinical Member of the Singapore Association for Counselling and a Clinical Member of the Association for Christian Counselling (Singapore).