Stop waiting for 'one day.' Your most vibrant chapter starts now.
Holistic support for midlife women ready to trade "just getting by" for a life of passion, purpose, and deep connection.
Start Here by Living with Intention
I believe every meaningful shift in midlife begins with intention. It’s the thread that runs through everything I offer, helping you reconnect with what matters most in a way that feels true for you.
Whether you’re navigating change through Living with Intention, opening to new relationships in Dating with Intention, or focusing on wellbeing with Living well with GLP-1, each program stands on its own. Some women prefer the depth of counselling to explore these changes one-on-one. What connects it all is a shared philosophy: that living with clarity, care, purpose and intention shapes how you move forward in this next chapter.Live with Intention 🌿
Joanna Wood
Counsellor & Program Designer
Curious About Your Dating Patterns in Midlife?
The Dating with Intention quiz helps you explore the unconscious dynamics shaping your love life and what might be keeping you stuck in cycles that no longer serve you.
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About Joanna Wood
Welcome
I’m Joanna Wood, a counsellor and a midlife woman who’s made the very changes I now help others navigate.
I offer real support for women in midlife ready to live with clarity and intention.
My Expertise:
Training in person-centred therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy & Solutions Focused Therapy
Yoga Teacher Training & Breathwork
Master of Public Policy
20+ years of senior leadership experience within the Australian Government
It’s time to move forward with intention & purpose.
Curious about working together?
The Truths You’re Carrying
Midlife often invites us inward.
You’ve done all the things. You’ve been the responsible one, the steady one, the giver. Now something is shifting.
You’re starting to realise that self-sacrifice isn’t sustainable. And that purpose, meaning, and presence matter more than just pushing through.
This space is for the woman who’s ready to live with more intention in how she relates, loves, works, rests, and shows up in life.
“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive and to do so with passion, compassion, humour, and style.”
– Maya Angelou
Why It Feels So Heavy (And Why That Makes Sense)
You deserve support, clarity, and space to breathe.
Midlife is a powerful transition, but it rarely gets the space it deserves.
You might be the steady hand for aging parents.
You might be the soft place to land for adult kids.
You might be thinking of retirement, or already retired and still wondering what it really means.
You’re the fixer, the organiser, the one who holds it all.
Because you’ve handled so much for so long, it’s easy to assume you should just be fine. But just because you’re functioning doesn’t mean you’re thriving.
This isn’t a breakdown. This is your turning point.
It’s time to move toward building a life that brings you meaning, joy, and purpose as you enter your third act.
🌱 Counselling support
One-on-one sessions in Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula or online. For women ready to reconnect with their voice, values and calm.
You’ll leave each session feeling more grounded, understood, and with a clearer sense of what’s next.
Living with Intention: The Programs
If you’re ready to deepen into what truly matters, along with individual counselling, I also offer three supportive group programs.
I developed these programs for midlife women like us, to find direction, purpose, meaning, love, health & joy.
I personally guide all three, live online, small group programs so you journey with community and feel supported every step of the way.
You don’t have to figure it out alone.
🌀 Living with Intention Program
A foundational four-week experience to help you return to yourself. Realign with your values, restore your nervous system, and move forward with clarity.
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💞 Dating with Intention Program
For women seeking love after disappointment, disconnection, or decades away from dating. This isn’t a strategy bootcamp. It’s about finding love without abandoning yourself.
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🍃 Living Well with GLP-1 Program
A supportive space for women on GLP-1 weight loss medication who want to honour their emotional wellbeing and shifting identity.
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Think of these programs as your midlife journey with community, care and intention.
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Dating with Intention the Program
🌿 The Intention
After fourteen years of being single, I created the Dating with Intention Program because I know what it's like to want love without losing yourself. I was done repeating old patterns.
I stopped dating by accident and started dating with intention. I learned to centre myself, ask better questions, trust myself more and honour my values. That shift changed everything.
Yes, I found love and the love of my life. Let’s find your dating path, together.Joanna x
📝 The Quiz
The Dating with Intention quiz helps you understand what is shaping your love life right now and what may be keeping you stuck.
- Free and private
- Takes around five minutes
- Honest personalised insights
- Helps guide your next step
💬 The Program
Dating with Intention is a four week group experience for midlife women who want to date with clarity, self respect and emotional maturity.
- Reconnect with your values and boundaries
- Feel calmer and more confident when dating
- Stop overthinking and second guessing yourself
- Be supported by women walking the same path
If you want to understand how the program works and whether it is right for you, you can explore the details below.
What Clients Say About Working with Joanna
🌷 Confidence in Dating Again
“Joanna helped me rediscover my voice and ease. Dating felt fun again, clear, kind, and values-led; instead of exhausting guesswork. I left confident and genuinely excited.”
— L, Melbourne, Victoria (Dating client)
🌱 Rebuilding with Strength & Steadiness
“With Joanna’s support I rebuilt foundations, restored confidence, and found strength through uncertainty.”
— P, Canberra ACT (Living with Intention client)
🌸 Clarity & Hope Restored
“Joanna helped shift from obstacles to blessings, guiding me toward hope and clarity.”
— F, Cairns Qld (Living with Intention client)