Dr. Joanna Livingstone

Clinical Psychologist

Joanna is a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years in the field of Psychology. She started her journey with an undergraduate degree from Manchester University in 1995, then earned a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Glasgow University in 2000. Since graduating, she's taken on leading roles in the NHS and worked privately since 2005. In 2014, she led Psychological Services at AXA Healthcare and then established Key Psychology Services in 2016.

Joanna creates a supportive and compassionate therapy environment using evidence based methods, incorporating techniques including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Positive Psychology, Behavioural Medicine, Mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. This holistic approach allows her to tailor treatment to the individual's unique needs.

Throughout her career, she has treated a diverse range of mental and physical health issues, including neurodiversity, maternal wellbeing, workplace wellbeing, trauma and lifestyle medicine. Beyond clinical practice, she conducts medico-legal assessments, writes expert witness reports, and offers tutoring and lecturing for university courses. She also provides clinical supervision for therapists and healthcare professionals both online and in-person. She offers talks on current mental health topics and has presented to various businesses and on BBC Radio Scotland.

Joannaworks with people from various cultural backgrounds and age groups, including teenagers, students, and adults. To suit various needs, she offers flexible assessment and therapy options, including face-to-face, telephone, and online sessions.

Joanna also provides teaching and tutoring to university students both online and in person. This currently includes The University of Gibraltar Clinical Psychology masters and diploma online courses. She also teaches modules on the Glasgow Caledonian Psychology Doctoral University course. She offers bespoke teaching and training programmes for universities and workplaces on request. She also enjoys writing about current wellbeing topics drawing on her coaching and psychology expertise.