Joanna Wood – Counsellor & Coach (Melbourne & Online)
Website: www.joannawoodcounselling.com.au
I’m a counsellor, coach, and group facilitator supporting women navigating change — health, work, relationships, and identity — with compassion, clarity, and practical tools. My approach blends evidence-informed counselling with lived experience and a calm, grounded style.
Before becoming a counsellor, I spent over 20 years in senior leadership roles with the Australian Government, including as Education Counsellor in Vietnam, Thailand, and India. Those years taught me about people, purpose, and the pressures of responsibility — and how easy it is to lose yourself while meeting everyone else’s needs. My own mid-life transitions — raising a family, rebuilding after a long relationship, and transforming my health — now shape my work deeply.
Through Joanna Wood Wellness Counselling & Coaching – Intentional Living, I help women rediscover steadiness and self-trust. Whether you’re starting again, seeking balance, or working toward lasting wellbeing, our work begins with what matters most — your values. From there, we use Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), and person-centred approaches to create meaningful change.
Many clients come to me during seasons of transition:
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Navigating new or changing relationships
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Adjusting to health or weight changes, including GLP-1 journeys
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Re-entering the workforce or redefining purpose after parenting or career burnout
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Seeking greater calm, confidence, or direction in midlife
Sessions combine reflective conversation, mindfulness, and small achievable steps toward what truly matters. I also offer short online group programs such as Living with Intention, Living Well Together (GLP-1), and Dating with Intention — supportive spaces for women to connect and grow together.
I work primarily online with clients across Australia and internationally, as well as in person on the Mornington Peninsula and in Melbourne by appointment. Sessions are available via secure Zoom and suitable for individual counselling, coaching, or group participation.
Qualifications & Memberships:
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Diploma of Counselling – Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors (AIPC)
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Master of Public Policy – Australian National University (ANU)
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Member – Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
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Ongoing professional development in ACT, SFT, and mindfulness-based approaches
If you’re ready to make intentional change — with kindness, courage, and guidance from someone who’s walked the path — I’d love to work with you. You can book a free 15-minute discovery call or learn more at www.joannawoodcounselling.com.au.