My name is Joan Johnson (Koskela), and I have been a qualified Living Wisdom counsellor and trainer for almost 25 years.

Living Wisdom is a powerful and practical counselling modality that helps people understand themselves, their relationships and the thinking patterns that can keep them stuck. It can be applied to many areas of life, including relationships, parenting, career, ministry, and physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.

Living Wisdom changed my own life, and that experience has shaped the way I work with others. I believe people have the capacity to grow, change and move forward when they are given the right understanding and practical tools. My aim in counselling and training is to meet people where they are, listen carefully to what they are facing, and help them find a way forward.

I genuinely care about people and want those I work with to leave with greater understanding, confidence and hope for the future.

I have also worked alongside a team of professional educators to develop My Life Rulz — a range of resilience tools and lesson plans designed to help children and teenagers develop healthy thinking, emotional resilience and practical life skills. These resources are suitable for both home learning and schools.

I would love the opportunity to walk alongside you and help you move towards a healthier, more confident and fulfilling life.

I particularly like “I believe people have the capacity to grow, change and move forward…” for you. It communicates the heart of your counselling without sounding like you're promising a particular outcome.

One other small point: if this is your main About Me page, I would consider adding a short section underneath about your qualifications and experience. That gives visitors the professional reassurance after they've connected with you personally.