
Get to Know Us
Prickly Pear Therapy, led by Joanna Gwinn, offers personalized counselling in a safe and supportive environment. Joanna's non-judgmental approach creates a space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings, and work towards positive change. Contact Prickly Pear Therapy today to start your journey towards healing.


MY STORY
Exceeding Expectations One Client At A Time
My name is Joanna Gwinn and I am a professionally qualified and accredited psychotherapist and specialist fertility counsellor with a humanistic and integrative background in therapy. I have over 30 years of experience within the support and therapy field.
My counselling service is dedicated to providing compassionate support for women who have experienced miscarriage and other related issues. As I have had over 22 years of experience working as a specialised psychotherapist working within a busy NHS hospital, I understand the profound emotional impact these experiences can have, and I am trained to offer a safe, empathetic space for healing and exploration of the many issues a woman may face. Some of these can include fertility, postpartum depression, relationship issues, menopause, gender identity and the many other complex difficulties that women may have to experience. Every client has the opportunity to experience a tailored session for each individual's unique journey. With a focus on empowerment and resilience, my goal is to help women navigate these challenging times and foster a sense of hope and renewal.
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I have a broad-based knowledge focusing on solutions interventions. Areas I have covered include: children in care, probation, homelessness, drug and alcohol abuse, stress and anxiety, psychiatric and mental health issues. In addition to this, I also have expertise in counselling loss and grief, relationships, infertility and mental health as a few examples. I am accredited by the British Infertility Counselling Association [BICA] and British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapists [BACP] and adhere to their ethical framework and guidelines.
Based in the Wirral, Merseyside in the UK - I am here to guide you through life’s most complex and difficult matters. I truly care about my clients’ wellbeing and guarantee commitment and person-centred counselling and psychological services catered to your needs.
Since 1990, I have provided a number of specialized therapeutic services to those dealing with challenging life experiences. Client wellbeing is my number one priority, and I go above and beyond to help them through all their obstacles. Get in touch with me today for more information.
PROFILES

JOANNA
My relationship with clients is a respectful and dignified one where I will accompany you on your journey in a supportive, non-judgemental manner allowing you to develop the skills and techniques in which my aim is to potentially empower you to move on through your journey.

SIMON
I work as Joanna's Personal Assistant and am predominately the first point of contact for all her referrals and enquiries. My responsibility is to book appointments and ensure efficient and effective communication throughout the client journey.