Joanne Del Core, RP

 I specialize in a wide range of anxiety related diagnoses including PTSD (for first responders, frontline workers, and emergency personnel), generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder and anxiety attachment style related issues. My aim is to bring a coaching based approach to psychotherapy that has a results driven approach, supporting individuals one-on-one.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a University of Toronto graduate with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. I am also a supervisor for psychotherapists in training and have been delivering workshops for 15+ years working with child and family facing organizations like Humber College City Wide Training, daycare centres and schools across the GTA to drive training initiatives to support and equip educators with tools and information about how to navigate and support the emotional landscape for children. 

  My work is centred around my belief that people are resourceful and do the best they can at any given moment in time. I’ve always been interested in peoples’ stories; the experiences that shape our sense of self and others. You are truly the expert in your own life and the work we do together will hopefully support you to see your own capacity to navigate life’s challenges. I work with anxiety disorders and specialize in obsessive compulsive disorder, but I also work with people struggling with grief, life transitions and depression.

I’m a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. I have a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University and have been practicing for over 20 years. I’ve been fortunate to gain rich experience working across many settings including Lakeridge Health Centre, Trillium Health Centre, Peel District School Board and the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. I’m also a Practicum Supervisor through the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto where I’m fortunate to support MSW candidates.

 As a psychotherapist with a background in mindfulness and meditation, I am passionate about the transformative power of connection and compassion. I work with individuals, couples, and families to navigate life’s challenges, including grief, loss, and relationship dynamics. My approach is person-centered and collaborative, creating a safe, trusting space for clients to explore growth, resilience, and meaningful change. Together, we cultivate presence and self-compassion, empowering clients to embrace a more fulfilling, authentic life.

I am currently completing my Master of Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University and am a Certified Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) Instructor, running programs geared toward adults and teens since 2020. Having personally experienced the profound impact of self-compassion, I am deeply committed to helping others support themselves with the same kindness and care they extend to others.