Dr Joyline Schwitters

Kind, non judgemental, professional, knowledgble, safe

My experience with Joyline has been incredible. I have felt deeply empathised with and understood. There has always been plenty of space and openness in exploring my feelings, without needing to adhere to a strict framework. However, I have also not felt too overwhelmed and burdened by completely leading my therapeutic journey; I have particularly enjoyed that Joyline has kept a thematic thread, proactively suggesting things and steering the conversation. As such, I have felt adequately anchored/supported and also free to explore new topics.

Joyline has had a truly transformative impact on our relationship. Her expertise in working with couples from different cultural backgrounds and with different attachment styles helped us better understand not only ourselves but each other, creating greater empathy, stronger communication, and a deeper sense of compatibility. She patiently guided us through difficult conversations with warmth, insight, and practical tools, helping us grow both individually and as a couple. She also provided invaluable support as we navigated significant life changes while living in the public eye, helping us stay grounded and connected despite external pressures. Her professionalism, compassion, and exceptional skill have strengthened our relationship in ways we never imagined, and we couldn’t recommend her more highly.

I worked with Joyline during one of the hardest periods of my life—after infertility (endometriosis) took away not only the hope of becoming a mother, but also a large part of my identity. This also contributed to the demise of my marriage, which couldn’t withstand the trauma of multiple IVFs, the resulting hopelessness, and the secrecy that turned into blame. For the 3 years of working with Joyline, she created a space that felt safe, steady, and truly non-judgmental. She helped me feel seen in a way I hadn’t experienced elsewhere, especially around the grief and shame that can come with infertility—feelings that are often misunderstood or minimised by others, especially those with children of their own. One of the most meaningful parts of therapy with Joyline was how she helped me name and process my grief. It wasn’t just about disappointment or setbacks; it was a full loss—of expectations, timelines, and the version of myself I thought I would be, as a wife and mother. Joyline was gentle and consistent in helping me work through the emotional weight of that loss, and she never tried to rush me out of it but sit with it together and that was uniquely special and healing. Joyline also helped me understand and release the shame I carried. I had internalised so much—messages about what it “should” mean, who I “should” be, and how I “should” cope. Through our sessions, she helped me separate my worth from outcomes and challenged the unfair belief that my pain was something to hide and not being a mother means l was a failure. Over time, I began to feel less defective and mo...

Following the traumatic loss of my mum, I was struggling with grief, loneliness, and a real loss of identity after years of being her daughter as well as a carer. Dr Joyline took the time to get to know me as a person. She also wanted to understand who my mum was, what she stood for, the values she lived by, and the journey we had shared together. That level of compassion meant so much to me and made me feel truly seen and understood. One of the things that really stood out about Dr Joyline was that she understood the cultural dynamics that were such an important part of my life and my grief. She recognised the expectations, responsibilities, and emotions that can come with my cultural background and never made me feel like I had to explain or justify them. Instead, she created a safe space where I felt understood and able to be completely myself. Dr Joyline helped me understand why I respond to situations in certain ways and how my past experiences have shaped my thoughts, behaviours, and relationships. She challenged me gently, helping me look at situations more objectively while also recognising the positives in my life that I simply couldn't see through my grief. One of the biggest lessons she taught me was the importance of looking after myself. She encouraged me to be intentional about where I invest my time and energy, and to give myself permission to prioritise my own wellbeing. She also showed genuine care and understanding as I worked through my ongoing health challenges alongside my grief. The tools and techniques she shared have been invaluable. They have...

Dr Joyline outlined what to expect during our sessions and provided a lot of additional resources to supplement the sessions. She was also very accommodating on the timing of the sessions where possible.

Joyline was a wonderful therapist who helped my fiancée and I understand our personal shortcomings and recognize how and why each of us reacts to conflict. She provided highly practical materials that allowed us to identify negative behavioral patterns and see their impact on our relationship. I highly recommend her and would absolutely work with her again for future couples therapy sessions.

Over the course of two years I worked with Joyline on a weekly basis to better understand myself and the difficulties I was facing, particularly around who I am in the world. I was able to better understand some of the core beliefs and challenges that shape me in doing so. Joyline showed patience, curiosity and steadiness throughout. Her compassionate inquiry and willingness to recognise as well as challenge my world view/experience was incredibly healing. I learnt so much from our sessions and will continue to draw from them and benefit for years to come. While I am no longer in therapy today, I am grateful to be able to revisit our work and am extremely grateful for my time working with Dy Joyline.

I have been working with Joyline for over a year. I was not referred or recommended and chose her from a register of professionals on the strength of her website. On meeting her both on line initially and in person later, I found her reassuring, non judgemental and attentive, both in her listening during sessions and in her preparation for the next session. Her advice is not prescriptive. She is gently spoken and reassuring. She engages with her patients in a collaborative way, but at the same time, she applies her considerable professional experience in working towards a path forward.

I was sceptical about therapy for years; as a man who trusts hard data and learnt to “get on with it” from a young age. I started my therapy journey a bit guarded and curious. From day one, the space was calm and nonclinical, which lowered my walls more than I expected. Dr Joyline was direct and respectful—no clichés, just a clear invitation to talk and listen to not only what l am hearing, but how l was feeling. She did not try to fix me or push a one-size-fits-all solution. We traced my anxiety and avoidance to its roots and the armour I had built against vulnerability. This was also seeping into my relationship with my partner and into work. Our explorations were always plain language, which helped me connect the dots myself, and gain insight into my issues and notice how l was the one holding myself back. I now realise the psychodynamic approach was the right approach for me, despite my initial scepticism. With time, I slowly started noticing changes in how I relate to myself and others. I started recognizing patterns in conversations, avoidance, and defensiveness. Anxiety and my avoidance stopped feeling like a solo battle. I also became more open through learning to articulate my needs a bit more clearly and test them in small, safe contexts, which improved relationships. I am grateful that through therapy my relationship with my partner has become stronger and l feel more capable of being myself without holding back. I am thankful to Dr Joyline or her support.