Dr Joyline Schwitters

Amazing and have to the best therapist I have worked with. Very attentive, listens very well and gives actionable advice

Dr Joyline, understood the complexity of my situation and gathered what I needed from our sessions pretty quickly. I felt heard, understood, supported and most of all sane.

I am a young father of two (8yo and 6yo), and after losing my partner to cancer, grief left me feeling lost and disconnected. Dr. Joyline helped me feel safe and understood without judging how I grieved. She helped me find words for the things that were too heavy to carry alone, guided me through painful emotions, supported me in coping in everyday life, and helped me stay connected with my children. Therapy didn’t erase the pain, but it helped me carry it differently and slowly regain stability and hope. I left therapy feeling more grounded, yet still tender, without forcing myself to “move on” too quickly. I can now hold a lot of compassion for myself as a young father of 2 daughters who is learning to be a solo parent. My wife was my world; we did everything together. Carving out a new identity without her won’t be easy, but l feel more ready and prepared for it. I am genuinely thankful for Dr Joyline’s care and expertise, and I would strongly recommend her to anyone who is grieving or going through something deeply painful. If you are searching for a therapist who is kind, thoughtful, and truly present, I can’t speak highly enough about Dr. Joyline.

Dr. Joyline was an amazing therapist who helped me through one of the most difficult transitional periods of my life. She created a space where I felt heard and understood, and helped me piece together different parts of what I was going through drawing on past experiences. Thanks to her support, I came away with a much greater sense of clarity, perspective, and confidence of who I am moving forward.

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.