TESTIMONIALS

“Joanna.  I can hardly express how grateful I am to be working with you. After 6 months, this work has been nothing short of transformational…and I’m excited to know there’s more positive change in my life to come! You weave your rich understanding of core wounds and painful stories arising from them, fearful avoidant attachment, boundaries, shadow work, reprogramming, and inner child work into your guidance, questions, and prompts. Because of our work together I’m seeing parts of myself and my life story that honestly I didn’t have access to before, and I’m able to access more healing and revitalizing energy! I feel blessed to have such a skillful guide. I would strongly recommend you to anyone who is ready to embark on a journey of transformation!”

— Michelle

“I've done a lot of therapy and self-development work over the years, and no one has ever been able to articulate my relationship struggles and the pain I've felt in quite the same way as Joanna. Within a very short amount of time, it was like she had a blueprint of my subconscious mind and was able to explain with profound clarity why I was struggling so much. Each session I’d walk away feeling utterly amazed by her insights and how much they resonated with me. She got me in a way that no other therapist or anyone else ever had! During our time working together, she helped me process a lot of painful emotions and triggers I had been carrying, and to feel more secure within myself. I can’t recommend her enough. ”
— Deanna


“I stumbled upon Joanna in my search for CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) a few years ago and it took me several sessions to realize she is a Life Coach rather than therapist. Having said that, compared to a CBT therapist I had worked with prior, I got so much more out of Joanna's coaching! She uses similar tools, but doesn't get stuck in them and has been amazing in customizing for my personal needs. She always comes prepared, knows my stories and has constructive lines of questioning and feedback for what to dissect next. With her help, I managed to shine light on life long blind spots and unblock unhealthy thought patterns. She is also personable, authentic and approachable, which makes every session fly by without feeling overwhelmigly heavy. Thanks to her, I understand myself, my patterns and how to veer towards what is important so much better. I continue to reach out for time with Joanna every time life gets complicated and would have no hesitations to recommend her to any one looking to get unstuck with life's hurdles.
— Henni


”I met Joanna during the beginning of COVID lockdown. I was having great difficulty with dating after being widowed for six years. I found PDS school and it was so helpful in explaining my attachment style and in giving tools that I could apply to my life. Although PDS is absolutely wonderful, I needed more help from someone to work though my issues and to understand the things that were going on in my life.

Joanna helped me understand that I have a Subconscious program related to love, emotional connection, romantic relationships, family relationships, work, money, emotions, my body image, etc. We are still working on many more. When I could finally understand some of them, it was like a light went off in my head and I understood what made me tick finally! I understood why I did the things I did!! I understand myself better.

We also worked on my negative patterns and limiting beliefs I learned to question the STORIES that I was telling myself. I learned to lower my anxiety and I am currently healing my attachment style from wounded/insecure to more secure. Today I try to treat myself better. I am working on achieving goals that I set and I feel more confident in my romantic relationship. Life is so much better and I do not struggle so much anymore. Thank you Joanna for almost 2 years of wisdom and guidance!!!!” 
— Farrah

“Joanna worked with me as a life coach to help me better get connected to my values, needs, and emotions.  This has helped me make decisions with more clarity, understand my triggers to better manage my emotions, and move through life more confidently.  Joanna is a kind, empathetic, and thoughtful individual, and I really appreciate her style.  She creates a safe space to talk, asks questions, but also walks me through tools to work through things.  I have been working with Joanna for 2.5 years now, and look forward to continuing to work with her.”
— Kokila


“Working with Joanna transformed my life! I can NOT count all the A-HA moments I experienced through my healing process with her. Joanna helped me to sit and let go of so much trauma and I love the way she validates all your feelings, no matter where you are at with them. The whole experience was incredibly supportive for my growth and the way I live my life has forever changed - for the better! I will never forget her nurturing, strong and beautiful energy! I highly recommend her to all my friends and clients!”
— Kristine 

“Working with Joanna was an amazing experience and a great investment in myself. Before meeting her, I was oblivious to many things and constantly wondering why despite having a good life from the outside I was feeling the way I do or behaving the way I do. She helped me find many answers and understand my subconscious programming which has significantly improved my life, especially how I react to events around me. As a result, my sleep has improved significantly and my anxiety lowered. I feel more in control of my life now.  I can't recommend her enough. Thank you Joanna for your amazing job:)”

— Ihsan

I came to Joanna during a difficult time in a failing relationship, after realizing that my attachment style might be contributing to the issues. My initial goal was to better understand myself and learn how to become a healthier version of me—someone capable of approaching relationships in a more constructive, emotionally grounded way.

Through our work together, Joanna helped me uncover patterns in my thoughts and behaviors that were affecting not only my relationship, but every area of my life— personal, professional, and beyond. She helped me see that not everything is my fault and gave me tools to reflect, grow, and begin making real changes.
This journey is still in progress, and I continue to work with Joanna as I build on what I’ve learned. I’m now better at recognizing my needs, setting healthy boundaries, and approaching situations with more clarity. Her guidance has made a profound impact—I
feel more self-aware, more empowered, and better equipped to navigate all types of relationships with confidence.

Joanna is an exceptional coach. She's honest, patient, and a thoughtful listener, creating a safe space for you to truly grasp the concepts she teaches. Her deep expertise in attachment theory is evident in the way she asks insightful questions and clearly explains how different attachment styles influence your daily life and relationships. What sets her apart is that her coaching doesn’t stop at understanding—she guides you toward meaningful action. Joanna helps you identify the steps needed to grow, shift unhealthy patterns, and become a healthier, more empowered version of yourself.

— Amanda

"I have been really impressed by Joanna's coaching. She as that ability to see through the tangle of words you're saying and make an insightful comment which gets to the heart of the issue and illuminates the root of the behaviour no longer serving you. I sought her out as I had identified that I wanted a specialist in attachment styles, which Joanna certainly is. Highly recommend"

 — Rachael          

“Before starting with Joanna I had tried all of the courses and many therapists. Joanna was the one who finally moved the needle for me. I formed a completely new compassionate perspective of myself.  I was able to clearly see how my attachment patterns have effected my relationships, and my life…and from there develop forgiveness for myself. I don’t need to see her regularly anymore because I am finally feeling secure in myself and am confident in my own ability to navigate when big feelings come up. I send everyone I know to her because I really believe in the work she does in the world and am so grateful for the difference she made in my life” 

— Taes

“Joanna is a wonderful coach. Over the past year, Joanna has helped me to become more secure by showing me how to identify and question my ‘stories’ and the painful meanings I give to others actions as a result of my attachment style.

Since I have been seeing Joanna, on a weekly basis, I have noticed a huge improvement in healing my core wounds as an FA (Fearful Attachment style). One of the biggest things I’ve noticed is that for the first time in over 25 years I can actually enjoy time alone, whereas before I started coaching, I would be extremely anxious at the prospect of a weekend alone. I would try to plan make plans to avoid ever being on my own because I thought to be alone meant I was unwanted and I would tell myself painful stories about why I am still single. Joanna helped me heal those painful thoughts and alone time is no longer a trigger for me.

Joanna has also helped me identify patters of behaviour based on my early relationships with Mum and Dad, she is so knowledgeable and insightful that she has helped in uncovering some powerful realisations about my childhood trauma and helped me to do some inner child work which has been very healing.

Joanna really explains the attachment programming in a way that I can relate to and understand, she has been a life changing influence and I am so glad I found her and I know for sure I will continue working her for a long time. She has become like a friend, I feel comfortable and relaxed with her, I feel she gets me and I would highly recommend her to anyone who is seeking some support in healing their attachment style.” — Lauren


"Working with Joanna really helped me understand more of my relationships in life. Both to myself and to others. She gave me great tools to help me change my old patterns and work towards a better life for myself. She really helped me open up like no therapist has ever done with me before." 
— Djesa


“Joanna was pivotal in helping me to understand my subconscious programs and how they were impacting my beliefs, thoughts and emotions.  She helped me unpack the associations, related back to my early childhood and Fearful Avoidant attachment style.   Through our sessions I was able to identify my limiting beliefs and challenge them with pieces of evidence to the contrary.  Working with Joanna, I made life changing decisions to step away from a career that was meeting a key need, but in a damaging way and improve on the quality of the relationships in my life.  Joanna is very talented at quickly identifying a subconscious program and helping you to move through it.  I HIGHLY recommend working with her!” 
— Tina 


“Joanna, where to even begin. She came into my life 10 months ago and we have been working together consistently on my healing journey ever since. Her energy, authenticity and passion for this practice is unmatched. Every session we have together allows me to unlock a new part of me that I thought could never be cracked open. Together we’ve discovered traumas about my life that I never knew I even had. The compassion she exudes and the care she shows during her sessions makes you feel okay being vulnerable. As she always says; whatever I go through, whatever life throws at me, we can process. She has been the key to my self-discovery, to healing my core wounds and limiting beliefs that have crippled me at times. So thank you Joanna. Thank you for putting such positive energy into the world and making an impact on so many people as their coach. I can't thank you enough. “
— Kaila

I can’t say enough about how helpful Joanna has been to me. She has been counseling me for nearly two years. I began talking with her during an extremely difficult and stressful time in my life. I was confused about my identity, struggled with boundaries, self-trust, fear and core beliefs I didn’t know I had. She has a remarkable way of finding the root of a negative belief or painful program. She also has the tenacity to keep chipping away at some of the toughest programs and barriers. Joanna is kind, thoughtful, to-the-point, and always offers the balanced perspective that I need. She has given me countless tools that I use in my daily life to help re-program and re-wire my thoughts and beliefs. It is because of my work with her that I feel like I am gaining self-awareness, growing my connection with myself, my needs, interests and desires, and developing trust in my boundaries and security. I now have the ability to feel when a program is taking hold, I can pause and feel my emotions. I feel like I can make better, more conscious choices, that I have more control over my life and that I am no longer run by fear. I am so immensely grateful to have found her as a coach.

— Bree

I have been lucky to come across Joanna. For the past 9 months I've had the privilege of working with her and call her a blessing in my life. Joanna's guidance has been incredibly effective and in helping me understand and heal my attachment wounds and trauma. Moreover, she's helped me repair and recover my long-term relationship by addressing underlying issues that had led to a painful disconnection and rupture.

Joanna is truly caring, compassionate and kind, yet practical. Her experience and guidance has helped me clarify the complexities of codependency, emotional entanglement, and relationship dynamics that show up in fearful-avoidants and anxious-preoccupied individuals. 

Joanna's support has been nothing short of remarkable and a true blessing in my journey and my relationship and I look forward to continuing our work together.

Francisco

Joanna's in-depth analysis of my issues, where I was stuck for decades and could not resolve them, moved the needle. Joanna explained and applied the concepts taught by Thais Gibson to my circumstances in the way that enabled me to grasp my core issues and work towards resolving them. I am very grateful to Joanna for her expertise and for facilitating a rapid improvement in my understanding and resolution of my emotional and mental issues.

Laura