Joanna Leather

School of Health & Society

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Biography

After beginning my career as a theatre director, I pivoted mid life into psychotherapy. I graduated from Salford University with an MSc with Distinction and later took a doctoral degree there 2022-2025.

I currently work in private practice as a psychotherapist and EMDR practitioner and also run a public sector counselling service for young people.

Areas of Research

I am passionate about using creative expressive techniques in psychotherapy and counselling. I have extensive experience working with late teenagers. I also work a lot with trauma, often using EMDR as an approach.

Areas of Supervision

Creative Expressive Techniques
Young people
Psychotherapy
College settings

Qualifications and Recognitions

Qualifications
  • Psychotherapy

    2022 - 2025
  • Counselling and Psychotherapy

    2018 - 2021