Welcome. I’m Joanne.
I’m a Chartered Counselling Psychologist based in Pau, France. I provide in-person and online therapy to adults facing emotional and psychological difficulties.
You may be struggling with anxiety, OCD, low mood, self worth issues or the aftermath of traumatic experiences or bereavement. Or maybe you’re navigating a demanding life transition and challenges in your family and work.
You may just want to talk.
Whatever you are going through, therapy can provide a supportive space for you to make sense of your experiences and to find new ways of engaging with yourself and the world.
How it works
I provide therapy sessions to adults in English, both in-person from my therapy space in Pau and online if you are in Ireland or elsewhere.
When you’re ready, let’s talk. Before beginning therapy, I offer a free 10–15 minute phone consultation. This is an opportunity to discuss what you're looking for from therapy, to answer any questions you may have and to see whether working together feels like a good fit.
Your first session will involve a collaborative assessment to explore your background, current challenges and what you hope to gain from therapy. Together, we’ll decide how often we would like to meet. Typically, sessions are weekly or bi-weekly as needed. For some, one or two sessions may be enough to explore a specific issue - others may require or prefer more time.
As we work together, we’ll have regular check-ins to revisit progress and decide on next steps.
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A brief phone call to see if we’re a good fit.
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We’ll explore your background, your current challenges and your hopes for therapy.
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Weekly or bi-weekly therapy sessions, structured around your pace and priorities.
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We periodically check in to revisit progress and next steps together.
My therapy approach
I am trained in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and psychodynamic and trauma-based therapeutic models. In my clinical practice, I draw on different therapy approaches depending on each person’s priorities and emotional needs, whether that’s creating longer-term change or working through a specific issue.
I work with people experiencing OCD, anxiety, low mood, bereavement, trauma, self-criticism/self-esteem struggles and difficulties in relationships, family or work. I also have significant experience supporting international expatriates and humanitarian workers to navigate transitions in culture, work and life circumstances.
At the core of my work is a person-centred, empathic and non-judgmental approach, where space is made for you to explore your emotions and experiences at your own pace.
Fees
Please contact me to discuss fees.
If you have private health insurance or a Mutuelle, you should be able to claim some of these costs back.
About me
I am a Counselling Psychologist (C.Psychol., PsSI) and a Chartered Member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). I am also a fully accredited psychologist in France, listed on the French National Directory of Health Professionals (RPPS: 10110603569).
I hold a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology from Trinity College Dublin, a Master’s in Humanitarian Action from University College Dublin and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and French from Trinity College Dublin.
I have worked across a range of clinical settings, including primary care, adult mental health, university counselling services and state psychological services for refugees and asylum seekers. Until recently, I also worked with a private adult Autism and ADHD practice, providing neurodiversity-affirmative online assessments for adults across Ireland and the UK.
Before becoming a psychologist, I worked as an international child protection specialist for humanitarian NGOs and UN agencies in countries including Vietnam, Pakistan, East Timor, Angola, Liberia and Haiti. This experience continues to shape my work today, with a key focus on supporting people from diverse backgrounds, including international expatriates and humanitarian workers.
Get in touch
If you are interested in working together or have any questions, please reach out. Please note that my practice is closed for the month of July 2026 and I won’t be responding to emails until I reopen in August. Thank you for your understanding.
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