Joanne Maughan

Joanne Maughan is a highly skilled and supportive counsellor working with clients across a broad range of presenting concerns. Joanne has extensive experience working with people and brings deep empathy and grounded insight to every session. She offers a steady presence and highly supportive experience that helps clients feel understood and supported from the moment they meet her.

Joanne is passionate about supporting clients through life’s pivotal transitions and sees these as opportunities for growth. She works with adults, adolescents, couples, and families, offering a space to explore challenges, gain clarity, and rebuild confidence. Her style is person-centred and trauma-informed blending supportive guidance with practical tools that help clients make meaningful and lasting change. Joanne encourages reflection, insight, and emotional awareness, while also helping clients take clear, empowered steps toward the life they want.

Her therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Trauma-Informed Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy, Strengths-Based Counselling, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and psychoeducation. Drawing from her extensive experience in crisis work, life coaching, and emotional wellbeing, Joanne helps clients reconnect with themselves, strengthen resilience, and move forward with clarity and purpose. Clients often describe leaving sessions feeling calmer, more grounded, inspired, and motivated to take meaningful steps in their own lives.

• Diploma of Counselling
• Master Practitioner of Life Coaching
• Australian Counselling Association Registered Counsellor
• Trained Crisis Support Worker & Psychological First Aid