Joanne Alexander , AASW

Joanne Alexander is a warm and compassionate therapist and AASW member with 14 years of experience supporting children, young people, and families through challenging and often complex situations. She works across family therapy, children and young people’s mental health, and parenting skills development, using a nurturing, trauma-informed stance that keeps the child’s voice, safety, and wellbeing at the centre of care.

Joanne places a high value on building genuine, trusting relationships and sees that connection as central to effective therapy. She works openly and collaboratively with families, recognising existing strengths and helping them develop greater confidence, stability, and connection. Her clinical approach is attentive to the unique needs of each family and aims to strengthen relationships while addressing practical concerns.

Outside of practice, Joanne is a mum to an 11-year-old neuro sparkle child and shares a busy household with a labradoodle named Finn and a demanding ginger cat called Obe-wan - the family enjoys Star Wars. She enjoys reading and spending time in nature, and is currently taking on the challenge of learning cake decorating. AASW denotes membership in the Australian Association of Social Workers and reflects her professional standing.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Joanne commonly draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to support clients online. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a trusting, empathetic relationship so the client feels understood and supported - it is well suited to children, families, and anyone needing a safe space to explore emotions and relationships. CBT helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood concerns. DBT teaches practical skills for regulating intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness - it can be helpful for people experiencing severe mood swings, self-harm thoughts, or relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Joanne works collaboratively with each person and family to choose strategies that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques and adapts work as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Joanne is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility around work, family life, and geography. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home or another convenient location and allow clients to engage in the way that suits them best while working with a licensed professional.