Counsellor Profile Accepting New Clients

Joanne O'Grady

she/her/elle

MPCC-Provisional

Dragonfly Counsellling

Professional Bio
The world is hard sometimes, but it is possible to live the good life that you want and deserve. If you are struggling with life's challenges, I can help you find clarity and develop strong coping skills that you can draw upon during difficult moments as well as increase self-esteem. If you are looking for someone who is kind, empathetic and genuine, you will find those qualities in me. My specialties are sexual abuse, sexual assault, anxiety, and self-esteem. I can help you with coping skills, setting boundaries and helping you see that you deserve a good, happy life. I will help you learn skills that can be drawn upon whenever those difficult life challenges come up. I’m often told that I am warm, compassionate, and genuine. This makes others feel at ease as I offer a soft, gentle approach. I work in collaboration with my clients to create a relaxed, trusting rapport that is a vital for any therapeutic relationship. My combination of knowledge and lived experience helps clients feel comfortable opening up with me.

Counselling Types

  • Adults
  • Children (12 and below)
  • Elderly and Aging
  • Family
  • Group
  • Indigenous / First Nations
  • Individual
  • Welfare and Social Work
  • Youth (age 13+)

Counselling Issues

  • Addiction - Shopping, Gambling, Internet, Food, Workaholism
  • Addiction - Substance Abuse
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity (ADD/ADHD)
  • Codependency
  • Couples / Relationship
  • Depression
  • Disordered Eating
  • Divorce / Separation

Counselling Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Addiction / Substance Abuse Counselling
  • Behavioural Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Counselling
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Gestalt Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)

Practice Details

Practice
Dragonfly Counsellling
Availability
Accepting new clients