Joanne started The Good Space Counseling because she loves helping others and has lived a life of personal experiences that have allowed her to empathise with clients seeking a kind ear.

At nineteen, Joanne had her first child & co-owned her first business. 

After nine years, Joanne left the business and studied business at the University of Newcastle. This led to corporate employment and management.

When Joanne was in her twenties, she contracted meningitis and her loved ones were told she may not survive it.

 This greatly impacted her life and was the catalyst for change where she could work in a field where she could help others, something she was genuinely passionate about.

Joanne took on a Job in the care industry and embarked on a journey that would later lead her to become a counsellor and the owner of The Good Space Counselling. 

She brings a wealth of life experience, knowledge, and passion to help others. 

Jo has beautiful daughters a loving partner and a cat named Reggie.

She loves a good pun, dragonflies, hiking, playing board games and listening to Australian hip hop.

With qualifications in Counselling, life/business coaching, hypnotherapy & NLP. 

Education in CBT, REBT, Neuroplasticity, Gestalt, relationship counselling & dementia.

Joanne is ready to help in the diverse areas and different stages of your life.