About Well-Ora

Who I Am

At Well-Ora, I believe everyone deserves to feel heard, valued, and supported. Through counselling, mediation, and holistic wellness, I help individuals, families, and organisations navigate life’s challenges with clarity and confidence. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs, creating a welcoming space where you can feel genuinely understood and empowered to grow.

My Mission

My mission is to empower individuals, families, and organisations to overcome life's challenges by providing practical, accessible, and compassionate support.

I work collaboratively with you to develop solutions tailored to your unique needs, helping you enhance your well-being, build resilience, and achieve meaningful, lasting change.

My Vision

I see a future where the services provided by Well-Ora are supportive, accessible, and responsive to everyone's needs.

Through education, collaboration, and innovation, I am committed to removing barriers and empowering individuals, families, and organisations to achieve lasting well-being and connection.

My Values

Empathy:

I listen with compassion and understanding, providing a non-judgemental space where you feel heard.

Integrity:

I work with honesty, transparency, and professionalism, maintaining trust in every interaction.

Collaboration:

I partner with you to develop personalised solutions tailored to your unique needs.

Confidentiality:

I respect your privacy, creating an environment of trust and safety.

Empowerment:

I support you in building resilience, confidence, and lasting well-being.

My Goals

At Well-Ora, my goal is to provide compassionate, trauma-informed, and developmentally appropriate support to children, adolescents, adults, and families, ensuring that mental health and well-being are accessible, inclusive, and empowering.

I am committed to breaking down barriers to mental health support by collaborating with educators, professionals, and organisations to integrate mental health awareness into everyday environments.

I strive to ensure that everyone seeking wellness support finds the right resources within Well-Ora.

No matter where you are in life, Well-Ora is here to help you heal, grow, and connect. Whether you need personal support or workplace wellness solutions, I am ready to walk with you every step of the way.

Leadership

Effective communication is at the heart of everything I do at Well-Ora. I lead with compassion, dedication, and integrity, ensuring individuals, families, and organisations feel supported and empowered.

True leadership begins with understanding. I take the time to step into my client’s world, gaining insight into their experiences and challenges. This approach allows me to provide tailored support that genuinely meets their needs.

With over 20 years of experience in health, fitness, and psychotherapy, I offer corporate wellness initiatives, and mental health wellness workshops, designed to be accessible, practical, and effective.

My role is to listen, guide, and empower. Helping individuals, families, and teams navigate challenges, build resilience, and strengthen connections – personally and professionally.

I am here to mentor and support those I work with, helping them move forward with clarity and confidence.

Qualifications & Expertise

Joanne combines psychotherapy, mediation, and holistic wellness expertise to support individuals, families, communities, and organisations through life’s challenges. With extensive training and experience, she provides evidence-based support in a professional and compassionate space, helping clients heal, grow, and build meaningful connections.

View All Qualifications

MA in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy – Institute of Counselling and Psychotherapy
BA in Integrative Psychotherapy – University of Ulster
BA in Business Studies, Sport & Leisure – Waterford Institute of Technology
Certificate in Critical Incident Stress Management – Carlow Institute of Technology
Training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – Institute of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Certificate in Mindfulness – Institute of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Certificate in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Licensed Menopause Champion

Mediation Services Qualifications

As a Certified Mediator with the Mediators’ Institute of Ireland (MII), Joanne specialises in:

Separating Couples Mediation – Helping couples navigate transitions with clarity and respect.
Child-Inclusive Mediation – Ensuring children’s voices are considered in decision-making.
Succession Planning Mediation – Guiding families through structured, sustainable plans.

Well-Ora Supports & Services

Well-Ora offers a range of counseling and mediation services to meet your needs, including:

Counselling / Psychotherapy

Mediation

Holistic Wellness

Who do I work with?

1. Individuals Seeking Emotional Support & Growth

I work with adults, children, and adolescents using a trauma-informed approach to provide personalized support. My focus is on helping clients process emotions, build resilience, and move forward with clarity and confidence.

2. Families & Couples Navigating Conflict

I assist separating couples in resolving conflicts amicably and constructively, focusing on effective communication and decision-making. Through child-inclusive mediation and co-parenting support, helping parents create practical, child-centred plans that promote stability during and after separation.

3. Professionals and Business Owners

Companies and Organisations seeking to enhance employee well-being benefit from my corporate wellness programs, which focus on self-care, communication, and team-building.

4. Individuals and Couples Planning for the Future

I support individuals and couples preparing for life’s transitions through succession planning mediation, helping them design structured plans that reflect their values, goals, and future vision.

5. Groups & Organisations Seeking Wellness Insights

I deliver engaging wellness talks for organisations, community groups, and individuals, covering topics related to mental health, emotional resilience, and personal growth. My approach provides practical strategies and meaningful insights to support well-being in both personal and professional life.

Why Choose Well-Ora?

A holistic, client-centered approach integrates emotional and physical well-being, providing unique, actionable solutions for individuals, families, and organizations.

Holistic, Client-Centered Care

Expertise Across Multiple Areas

Mind-Body Connection

Fun and Creative Approach

Corporate Wellness with a Personal Touch

Long-Term Support & Meaningful Connections

"I was really struggling with anxiety and didn’t know where to turn. The counselling at Well-Ora gave me a supported space to talk and process everything. It’s been life-changing for me."

"When my partner and I were separating, things were tough. Well-Ora’s mediation helped us communicate better and make decisions about our kids without arguing. It made a hard situation easier to handle."

"I went to one of Well-Ora’s menopause support events, and it was amazing. I learned so much about self-care and how to handle the changes I was going through. I left feeling confident and at ease."

"Well-Ora helped our family talk in ways we never thought we could. We learned how to listen to each other and work through our problems."

"At Well-Ora, I finally felt heard and understood. It gave me the confidence to start believing in myself again."