Promoting Safety, Healing and Growth
Trauma Specialist Counsellor | EMDR Therapist
Joan Low-Neville
Hi, my name is Joan and I am a Trauma Specialist Counsellor in private practice in Sawtell and Bellingen shire. I am grateful to be living and working on this beautiful land of the Gumbaynggirr people.
I have been a Counsellor for over 10 years in various social services and school settings and feel really privileged to have been part of the healing journey of the hundreds of children, youths and adult clients I have met over the years. My clients range in age from 8 to 80 years old and I enjoy working with people across the life span.
I have a special passion in working with trauma in the Domestic and Family Violence and childhood trauma space, advocating for the voices of women and children to be heard, while promoting a sense of safety, healing and growth. I work from a strengths-based, trauma-informed and integrative approach. I derive inspiration from the clients I work with, who never cease to amaze me with their tenacity, courage and sense of humor even in the most difficult of times. They are truly remarkable people. Contact me to find out more about how we can collaborate on your healing journey.
How May I Help You?
These are my specific areas of interest and expertise
Trauma Specialist Counselling
Trauma specialist counselling for women and children who have experienced Domestic and Family Violence and childhood attachment trauma, supporting women and children to regain a sense of safety, self-identity, internal locus of control and sense of autonomy.
Child-Focused Therapy
Working with children (above 10 years old) through play, solution-focused work, expressive art, strength-based narratives and therapeutic stories with the aim of supporting children to develop emotional regulation skills, increased self-awareness, positive sense of self and nurturing positive emotions.
EMDR Therapy
Increasingly people are becoming aware of EMDR therapy as a recommended modality for the treatment of PTSD and other mental health disorders. I am a full member of the EMDR Association of Australia and able to work with you using EMDR Therapy
Work With Me
towards a greater sense of safety, healing and growth. I offer online and phone counselling, teletherapy for children and young people, and face to face sessions in Coffs Harbour and Bellingen shire.
