Joanna Kirlagitsi is a psychologist based in Hurstville, NSW. You can find her at Suite 262A, Level 6, 7-11 The Avenue, Hurstville NSW 2220. She works with people who want support they can actually use in day-to-day life.
Joanna offers individual therapy sessions, couples counselling, and family therapy. There are also group therapy options. In many cases, people come in because things feel stuck, overwhelming, or hard to manage at home, at work, or in relationships. Other times, it’s more about trying to understand what’s going on and finding a way forward that feels more workable.
Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is one of the approaches she uses. CBT can be helpful when you want to make changes to thoughts and behaviours that keep pulling you into the same cycle. Sessions usually focus on practical steps, clear goals, and learning skills that you can take with you between appointments. Over time, this can help people feel steadier and more in control, even when life is stressful.
Joanna also supports people dealing with common mental health concerns, including anxiety and low mood, and also the stress that can affect sleep, motivation, and day-to-day coping. Couples therapy can be useful when communication breaks down, trust feels shaky, or arguments keep coming back. Family therapy is often sought when everyone is feeling the strain and you need a space to talk things through with a bit more structure.
Experience and education details aren’t listed on this profile. What is clear is that Joanna aims to keep sessions grounded and respectful, with a calm pace and a focus on what matters for your situation. She speaks English and Greek, which can make it easier for people who want support in a language they’re comfortable with.
There’s no information listed here about publications or clinical trials. If you’re not sure whether therapy with Joanna is a good fit, it’s still worth having a chat about your goals and what you want to change.