Joanna Ridgeway
ACA-credentialed therapist in Australia specializing in relationships
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About
Joanna Ridgeway is an ACA-credentialed therapist based in Australia with 14 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Joanna also attends to a range of related concerns including attachment and abandonment issues, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, and challenges around communication and commitment.
Her practice emphasizes collaboration and clear, respectful dialogue. Joanna draws on several therapeutic orientations to tailor sessions to each person's needs, aiming to create an environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored without fear of judgment. She supports clients through life transitions such as separation, blended family adjustments, and aging-related concerns, and she brings specific attention to dynamics that emerge in intimate partnerships.
Joanna offers a blend of structured skill-building and relational exploration to help people identify patterns, develop coping strategies, and strengthen connections. She encourages the first step toward change and companions clients through the process of building more fulfilling day-to-day experiences and relationships.
Her practice emphasizes collaboration and clear, respectful dialogue. Joanna draws on several therapeutic orientations to tailor sessions to each person's needs, aiming to create an environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored without fear of judgment. She supports clients through life transitions such as separation, blended family adjustments, and aging-related concerns, and she brings specific attention to dynamics that emerge in intimate partnerships.
Joanna offers a blend of structured skill-building and relational exploration to help people identify patterns, develop coping strategies, and strengthen connections. She encourages the first step toward change and companions clients through the process of building more fulfilling day-to-day experiences and relationships.
- Location:
- Australia, Australia
- Years Experience:
- 14
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Narcissism, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Somatization, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Systemic Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: ACA
- NPI Number:
- License: ACA
Remote sessions that combine practical skills and relational work
Joanna offers online sessions that integrate evidence-informed strategies with a focus on emotions and relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking and to build practical coping skills for stress, anxiety, and depression. Emotionally-Focused Therapy supports exploration of attachment patterns and communication in relationships to help partners and individuals understand emotional responses.
Mindfulness-based approaches are also part of her toolkit, introducing attention and grounding techniques that can complement cognitive and relational work. These approaches are explained in accessible terms so clients can decide how they want to engage and where to focus efforts.
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Joanna frames the online process as collaborative, inviting questions and shared planning so each person and couple can shape the pace and focus of their work together.
How much experience does Joanna have?
Joanna has 14 years of professional experience.
What credentials does she hold?
She is credentialed with the ACA and the profile lists ACA as her license detail.
Which languages does Joanna speak?
The profile indicates she works in English.
Where is Joanna located?
She is based in Australia.
How can clients work with Joanna remotely?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
No. The profile indicates she is not accepting international clients.
What does it cost to work with Joanna?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Joanna?
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