- ACT
- CBT
- Attachment work
About Joanna
Joanna Ekevati is an AASW social worker with 13 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger and major life changes. Joanna also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse and helps people understand how early family patterns affect current relationships.
Joanna uses practical, evidence-informed methods in sessions. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses. Sessions focus on small steps that can fit into everyday life and build steadier coping skills.
Her background includes work in health, crisis and mental health settings across two countries. Joanna has supported people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and has experience with domestic and family violence, suicidal ideation, and correctional settings. That range informs how she assesses risk and plans collaborative supports.
In conversations with clients she listens for how family of origin roles and expectations still influence current choices. She helps people untangle those patterns, practise clearer communication, and manage feelings like guilt, shame or emptiness. Practical strategies for managing anxiety and stress are offered alongside reflective work on attachment and abandonment concerns.
Joanna’s style is direct and person-focused. She encourages realistic goals and regular review of progress. To start, she asks clients to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session so they can discuss goals and decide the best way forward.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Joanna commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy in her work. ACT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts while committing to actions that align with their values, which can be useful for anxiety, stress and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current patterns and is helpful for addressing family of origin issues and difficulties with closeness or abandonment.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Joanna will discuss goals and preferences in the first sessions and suggest which methods to focus on. The plan is decided together and reviewed as progress is made, so the approach can change if needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. AASW professionals and therapists often use these practical benefits to help clients maintain regular appointments alongside everyday responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Joanna address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as attachment, family of origin problems and communication difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style?
Joanna uses a client-centred, strength-based approach with practical techniques from ACT, CBT and attachment-informed work to help people try different responses to old patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience working in health, crisis and mental health contexts across two countries.
What credentials and location are listed?
Joanna is listed with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and is based in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Joanna?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.
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