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Joanna Fortune

Dr Joanna Fortune is a psychotherapist working with children, teens, and adults. She is a recognised expert in play and the author of four books on the subject.

Reflective moments of a modern teenager in her cozy apartment during evening hours
Joanna Fortune: My teenager is refusing to talk to me after a big row
Initiating repair communicates that your relationship matters more to you than being right, and it’s stronger than this row

Tue, 05 May, 2026

Kindergarten Classroom With Table and Colorful Chairs
Joanna Fortune: My children are struggling to adjust to creche routine
Your children are still adjusting to a significant cultural upheaval, which may make the transition to their new group care environment even more challenging

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Tired concerned mother rocking sleeping baby.
Joanna Fortune: I'm at breaking point following arrival of my third child
You feel overwhelmed because this is an overwhelming time but putting a plan in place to get help from your husband or friends could make a big difference

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Unhappy teen girl wearing headphones feeling isolated and depressed
Joanna Fortune: My daughter is finding it difficult to find her tribe in secondary school 
She clams up if I try to speak to her about it and it's difficult to see her struggle

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

Two bikini-clad girls with outstretched hands near water
Joanna Fortune: My 15-year-old is going away on holidays with her friend's family
Her decision to go on holiday with another family instead of her own is not just hers to make

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Parent and teenage son conversing at home
Joanna Fortune: My teenage son and husband seem to be drifting apart  
My husband is a big sports fan but my son couldn't care less so they miss out on the bonding opportunity of watching a game or going to matches

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Portrait Of Twin Brothers In Front Of A Blue Background
Joanna Fortune: My teenage sons argue all the time
The older one seems to take particular pleasure in annoying the younger one

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

Teenage girl is applying make-up in her room
Joanna Fortune: My teen daughter wears high heels and makeup. Why does she try so hard? 
Because this is not a shared interest for you, be careful you are not projecting your opinions about women who dress up or wear makeup onto her. She sounds like a happy, healthy, typically developing teenager

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Young happy family with one parent woman mother with two children girls eating cookies on bed room at home
Joanna Fortune: What is the best way to introduce a new partner to my children?
Don’t just focus on what you will say to your children, focus on listening to them and allowing them to share and express their thoughts, worries, or excitement

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Loneliness concept. Sad teenage boy on windowsill indoors
Joanna Fortune: My teenage son is missing his big brother 
Child psychotherapist Dr Joanna Fortune gives advice about an evolving relationship between two brothers

Tue, 24 Feb, 2026

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