Joanna Ekevati, AASW
Compassionate senior clinician for trauma and change
- Trauma-informed care
- Client-centred support
- Culturally responsive practice
About Joanna Ekevati
Joanna Ekevati is a senior clinician with thirteen years of experience who blends trauma-informed care with evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She brings a calm, non-judgemental presence and a genuine commitment to helping people navigate difficult life moments, offering listening, practical guidance, and steady support until clients feel stronger and more confident.
Her practice spans work with children aged 3 to 18 and adults across health, crisis, mental health, and corrections settings, including support for individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. Joanna has experience supporting people facing suicidal ideation, domestic and family violence, ADHD, ASD, emotional and relationship challenges, and those who have been incarcerated. She has also worked with child protection clients and families in both community and hospital settings, including emergency departments and intensive care, across two countries.
Born in New Zealand with Pacific heritage and having travelled to the United States and Pacific Islands, Joanna brings cultural responsiveness to her clinical work. She holds a Master of Applied Social Work and the AASW credential, indicating membership in the Australian Association of Social Workers. Her strengths include risk assessment, crisis intervention, and multidisciplinary case planning, delivered through a client-centered, strength-based approach.
Joanna is known for her ability to connect quickly and authentically with people from diverse backgrounds, and she is passionate about supporting individuals and families through complex challenges while helping them build resilience and wellbeing.
Her practice spans work with children aged 3 to 18 and adults across health, crisis, mental health, and corrections settings, including support for individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. Joanna has experience supporting people facing suicidal ideation, domestic and family violence, ADHD, ASD, emotional and relationship challenges, and those who have been incarcerated. She has also worked with child protection clients and families in both community and hospital settings, including emergency departments and intensive care, across two countries.
Born in New Zealand with Pacific heritage and having travelled to the United States and Pacific Islands, Joanna brings cultural responsiveness to her clinical work. She holds a Master of Applied Social Work and the AASW credential, indicating membership in the Australian Association of Social Workers. Her strengths include risk assessment, crisis intervention, and multidisciplinary case planning, delivered through a client-centered, strength-based approach.
Joanna is known for her ability to connect quickly and authentically with people from diverse backgrounds, and she is passionate about supporting individuals and families through complex challenges while helping them build resilience and wellbeing.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Joanna Ekevati have?
Joanna Ekevati has 13 years of professional clinical experience.
Is Joanna Ekevati a licensed therapist?
Yes. Joanna holds the AASW credential, indicating membership in the Australian Association of Social Workers.
In which languages does Joanna Ekevati provide therapy?
Joanna provides therapy in English.
Where is Joanna Ekevati located?
Joanna is located in Australia.
How can I work with Joanna Ekevati as my therapist?
You can work with Joanna through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Joanna Ekevati work with international clients?
Joanna Ekevati does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Joanna Ekevati cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
How Joanna Uses Approaches Like ACT and Attachment Work Online
Joanna draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values, notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them, and take meaningful action toward a life they care about. ACT is useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating difficult emotions.She also integrates Attachment-Based Therapy to explore early relationship patterns and how they affect current connections and trust. This approach can support work on abandonment, attachment issues, relationship difficulties, and family of origin concerns.
Joanna approaches each client collaboratively, recognizing that finding the right therapeutic method is part of the process. She works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and the approaches that feel most helpful, adapting her practice over time to best meet individual needs.
Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and access from different locations. These formats allow Joanna to provide continuous support that fits around work, caregiving, or other commitments while maintaining the therapeutic connection that helps clients move forward.