Dr Joanna Jaaniste

Allied Professional

“I am a trained and registered dramatherapist and lecturer in art therapy. I offer a sensitive and non-threatening choice of techniques.”

About Me

As a trained and registered dramatherapist, I guide individuals to explore their feelings and experiences using sensitive, non-threatening techniques. This creative approach offers a gentle way to make sense of challenges. It's particularly helpful for those who find direct verbal expression difficult. We can work together to find methods that feel safe and comfortable, helping you express yourself freely. This collaborative process supports personal understanding and growth.

Approach

You’ll find the pace calm and exploratory, with playful improvisation, simple art tasks and short enactments used to notice feelings before words arrive. In Lilyfield or via secure online sessions in English, we set small, clear steps—sometimes sketching between meetings or rehearsing a scene—to track shifts and make change manageable. Sessions are collaborative: I offer gentle invitations and practical framing while you decide what feels useful to try next. This way of working often suits adults coping with anxiety, transitions, burnout or past hurts who prefer a less direct route to understanding.

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Basic Information

Lilyfield, Australia

Services

Services Offered:

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Art Therapy
A form of therapy that uses visual art-making (drawing, painting, sculpture) as a means of expression and emotional processing.
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Clinical Supervision
Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.
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Coaching
A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.
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Drama Therapy
A form of therapy that uses role-play, storytelling, and movement as tools for emotional expression and exploration.
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Group Therapy
Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.
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Works With:

•Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
Learn more about Trauma

Professional Title:

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Allied Professional
A mental health support professional who works alongside psychologists, psychiatrists, and therapists to provide complementary care.

Qualifications

Western Sydney University

Registrations

Australian; New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA)

Counseling Professional

Service Area

The Dramatherapy Centre

In-person & Online

Lilyfield, New South Wales

Australia