Welcome! I’m Joe-Ann, a compassionate therapist dedicated to creating a safe, non-judgemental space for healing and growth. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or life transitions, I’m here to walk alongside you. My approach is collaborative, warm, and tailored to your needs, helping you feel seen, heard, and empowered to move toward the life you want.

背景

I’m Joe-Ann, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and non-practising Registered Nurse with extensive experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs. The heart of my work is relationships, the ones you have with yourself and with others. Drawing from my healthcare background, I use Emotionally Focused Therapy, CBT, DBT, and person-centred approaches to create a safe, compassionate space where you can explore, heal, and strengthen these connections.

与我经历治疗的体验

When you begin online therapy with me, you enter a safe, welcoming space where you can be truly seen and heard. My approach combines gentle guidance with collaborative exploration tailored to your needs. We focus on healing your relationship with yourself and others. Whether working individually or in couples therapy, we address challenges like conflict, emotional injury, infidelity, disconnect, self-esteem struggles, and communication barriers. Together, we build trust, improve connection, and foster growth, all from the comfort and privacy of your home.

专长领域

这些是我具备专业训练或丰富临床经验的核心专长。

辩证行为疗法 (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT))

浪漫关系 (Romantic Relationships)

依恋 (Attachment)

分离与离婚支持 (Separation & Divorce Support)

情侣治疗（高冲突情侣或一方或双方伴侣出现创伤后应激障碍症状） (Couples Therapy (high Conflict Couples Or Couples Where One Or Both Partners Are Experiencing PTSD Symptoms))

职业与生活转变 (Career & Life Transitions)

治疗手法

这些是我主要的治疗手法，均接受过专业训练或有丰富临床经验：

情绪聚焦疗法 (Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT))

EFT helps people understand and share their emotions in safe ways to improve connection and trust in relationships. It focuses on creating supportive emotional bonds and breaking unhelpful patterns, often used with couples and families.

眼动脱敏与再加工法 (EMDR)

EMDR helps the brain process distressing memories so they lose their emotional charge. It uses guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation to reduce the intensity of past experiences, helping clients feel calmer and less triggered in the present.

辩证行为疗法 (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)

DBT combines acceptance and change strategies to help clients manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and reduce harmful behaviours. It teaches skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

当临床上适用时，我也能灵活应用这些实证为本的治疗手法：

戈特曼情侣治疗 (Gottman Couples Therapy)

以客户为中心的治疗/罗杰斯治疗 (Client-centered / Rogerian Therapy)

情感聚焦疗法 (Emotionally Focused Therapy)

服务对象与文化专长

以下是我具有专门经验与文化理解能力的服务对象与背景：

我所服务的群体

情侣

神经多样化客户

2SLGBTQIA 群体

成人

心理健康问题个体

我熟悉的文化社群

加拿大人

专业资格

注册心理治疗师（见习中）
- 注册编号：18181

College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario

教育背景

Master od Arts Counselling Psychology

Yorkville University, Canada

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Laurentian University, Canada

Developmental Service Worker

St. Lawrence College, Canada

专业培训

EFT, EFCT, EFIT, EFFT

ICEEFT

DBT- LEVEL 2 ACCREDIATION

APT

EMDR

EMDRIA

执业地点与服务项目

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常见问题

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I love fall, the crisp air, the golden leaves, and the simple joy of curling up in a warm sweater with a good book.

Canoeing is my reset button, just me, the water, and the quiet that clears my mind

There’s something about a bonfire with family and friends, the warmth, good conversation, and the way it makes the world slow down.

Joe-Ann Watkins

背景