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.

與我經歷治療的體驗

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.

專長領域

這些是我具備專業訓練或豐富臨床經驗的核心專長。

辯證行為治療 (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT))

浪漫關係 (Romantic Relationships)

依附 (Attachment)

分離與離婚支持 (Separation & Divorce Support)

伴侶治療（高衝突伴侶或其中一方或雙方伴侶正經歷PTSD症狀） (Couples Therapy (high Conflict Couples Or Couples Where One Or Both Partners Are Experiencing PTSD Symptoms))

職涯與人生轉換 (Career & Life Transitions)

治療手法

這些是我主要的治療手法，均接受過專業訓練或有豐富臨床經驗：

情緒焦點治療 (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.

眼動脫敏再處理 (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.

辯證行為療法 (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.

當臨床上適用時，我也能靈活應用這些實證為本的治療手法：

戈特曼伴侶療法 (Gottman Couples Therapy)

以客為本 / 羅傑式療法 (Client-centered / Rogerian Therapy)

情感焦點治療 (Emotionally Focused Therapy)

服務對象與文化專長

以下是我具有專門經驗與文化理解能力的服務對象與背景：

我所服務的群體

伴侶

神經多樣化客戶

2SLGBTQIA群體

成年人

有心理健康挑戰的個人

我熟悉的文化社群

加拿大人

專業資格

註冊心理治療師（見習中）
- 註冊編號：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

專業培訓

EFT, EFCT, EFIT, EFFT

ICEEFT

DBT- LEVEL 2 ACCREDIATION

APT

EMDR

EMDRIA

執業地點與服務項目

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常見問題

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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