- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- ACT and CBT methods
About Joanna
Joanna Ekevati is an AASW social worker with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger and coping with life changes, and she lists life purpose among her areas of focus. Joanna practises from a client-centred perspective and aims to help people who feel stuck after major changes.
Her background includes work in health, crisis and corrections settings across two countries. She has supported people in hospital departments and community services, and has experience with clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. That variety informs how she assesses risk and plans practical steps alongside clients.
In sessions she uses evidence-based tools drawn from acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness. She also brings attachment-focused thinking when relationships or past care patterns are part of the concern. Joanna keeps explanations direct so people can try techniques between appointments.
Her day-to-day work includes crisis intervention, safety planning and collaborative case planning with other services when required. She aims to help clients clarify what matters to them, reduce overwhelming thoughts or feelings, and build small, manageable routines. Practical skill-building is a regular part of her approach.
Joanna trained to Masters level in applied social work and uses that background in assessment and care planning. She is based in Australia and works in English. To begin, prospective clients follow the site process to match and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing difficult thoughts and choosing actions that reflect personal values. It can help when people feel stuck or unsure what matters after big life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours to reduce distress and improve day-to-day coping. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices that calm the body and reduce rumination. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and then suggest which methods to try together. That collaborative decision is reviewed as sessions continue so the approach can be adjusted if something is not helpful. The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, health appointments or caregiving responsibilities. They also allow for shorter check-ins when a quick practical plan is needed, and for using written or audio exercises between sessions to practise skills. Joanna will work with each client to choose ways of meeting that fit their routine and the tasks they want to work on.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger and coping with life changes, and lists life purpose among her focus areas.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses client-centred methods and draws on acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness to help clients notice what matters and try new small actions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience working in health, crisis and corrections settings across two countries.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an AASW social worker currently based in Australia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start if I want to book?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.