MY STORY

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Meet Joanne montgomery

My name is Joanne Montgomery, and I am an experienced counsellor based in Northern Ireland. Through What's Your Story, I provide a safe and supportive space where people can explore life's challenges, gain clarity, and feel heard without judgement.

Whether you are experiencing anxiety, stress, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma, or simply feeling overwhelmed, therapy offers an opportunity to pause, reflect, and move forward with support.

Every Person Has a Story

At the heart of What's Your Story? is a simple belief: every person carries experiences that shape who they are. Sometimes those experiences leave us feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure of ourselves.

My role is to help people better understand their story, process difficult experiences, and create positive change in their lives.

Before establishing What's Your Story?, I spent more than 30 years working in social work and family support services across Northern Ireland.
This experience gave me a deep understanding of the challenges people face and shaped a counselling approach built on empathy, trust, and genuine human connection. Today, I combine that experience with professional therapeutic practice to support adults through life's challenges.
As an integrative therapist, I tailor therapy to the individual. There is no one-size-fits-all approach and no pressure to have all the answers.
My aim is to create a calm, supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences at a pace that feels right for you.
My educational background includes BSc Social Psychology and Sociology, BSc Social Work and Diploma Counselling and Psychotherapy. Training with many agencies around trauma.