Joanna JoustraJoanna (Jo) Joustra is a registered psychotherapist, author, and meditation teacher with 30 years of experience helping people from all walks of life find calm through mindful, metacognition and compassion-based strategies.Jo is known for her unique bility to simplify principles from neuroscience and Eastern wisdom traditions into practical strategies that help overcome overthinking, navigate overwhelming emotions, adjust self-defeating behaviours and improve communication.Having served as the Executive Officer of the Meditation Association of Australia and as the Creative Director of Australia's inaugural International Mindful Meditation Conference, Jo is a respected leader in the mindful meditation community. Her passion lies in deepening our connection with ourselves and others.Jo's private counselling practice, Yarra Valley Counselling, is in the beautiful township of Healesville, on the outskirts of Melbourne, Australia. Read More Read Less