Addictions Counselling Contact: Tel.: (011) 440 2741  Cell.:  082 554 1820

Joanne Brodie is a certified addictions counsellor (NAADAC* UK), and is trained in the 12 core functions of addictions counselling. She was one of the first counsellors in South Africa to be accredited by NAADAC, and has recently been invited to sit on a board of examiners for the certification of South African professionals in the field of addictions counselling.

Joanne has been involved in the field of recovery for eight years including  four and a half years at a leading treatment center for chemical dependency where she was head of counselling. Alongside her role at the treatment center Joanne has also been developing various specialist therapy groups since 1998, and has grown her private counselling practice since 2000. In October 2001 Joanne left the treatment center in order to fully develop her private practice.

*NAADAC - National Association Of Alcoholism And Drug Abuse Counsellors 
- Governing body of addictions counsellors in the UK and the USA

Individual Counselling
In the areas of
· Drug addiction
· Alcoholism
· Sex addiction (pornography, cybersex, compulsive masturbation, prostitution, etc)
· Sexual abuse
· Co-dependency
· Self-mutilation

Group Therapy
Three different kinds of groups

· Psychotherapeutic Group (8 to 10 people)
Based on Yalom's Theory of Groups.
Potential to be life transforming at a core level. Operates in the here and now.
Allows for the re-enactment of the family of origin dynamic 
Extremely powerful

· Men's Group
Didactic - Interactive - Psychotherapeutic
Discovering a new type of masculinity for the new millennium
Healing and treating sexual shame
Allows men to care for and nurture other men
Dealing with sexual behaviours, sexual abuse and sexual addiction in a non-shaming way
Learn that love and sex do not have to be connected.
A group that confronts homophobic fears.

· Women's Group
Didactic - Experiential - Psychotherapeutic
Transformative group - from princess to queen - how women can start taking responsibility and owning their authentic power. 
Healing from abuse issues and looking for alternative models for overall sexual healing.
Changing consciousness around body issues and asserting the right to be unique.


"Jo is an amazing counselor and my most prominent support. I am comfortable to tell her anything about myself and know that she will always support me. I have found that Jo has always found a way to make me feel comfortable and confident in my life and with the decisions that I make, leaving room for me to learn about myself while supporting me all the way."
· Gia - 22 months clean and sober and in recovery

"When I met Joanne my wings were broken, and thanks to her I have learnt to fly." 
· David - 4 and half years clean and sober and in recovery

"Joanne is the most supportive, loving and caring person in my life. She is a pillar of strength for so many people, and through her encouragement has given me the courage to face myself."
· Sam - 2 years clean and sober and in recovery

"Joanne believed in me when I had absolutely no hope for myself and gives me support and guidance in such a loving, caring way that I have been able to start believing in myself, and to grow as a person. I feel extremely comfortable with her and know that I can talk to her about anything. I don't what I would do without Joanne in my life"
· Lauryl - 9 months clean and sober and in recovery

Ascension Meditations
The meditations are to promote healing, transmutation and upliftment of ourselves and the people in our region.  

Commencing: 7:00 pm 
Dates: Last Wednesday of every month
Facilitator: Keith McFarlane - 682-3584

Donations will be requested to cover costs.