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 About Joanna  

"Play is a state of mind & way of being"

 About  

I’m Dr Joanna Fortune (MICP; MIFPP; Reg Pract APPI; Ap Sup ICP), I specialise in child and adolescent psychotherapy and am passionate about helping young people thrive. I’m also the author of four best-selling books: 15-Minute Parenting (for 0–7 years, 8–12 years, and Teenage years) and Why We Play.

As a Doctoral graduate with Middlesex University, I bring both academic insight and practical expertise to my work. I’m an experienced trainer, supervisor, and recognised speaker, frequently contributing to media discussions on parenting and child development.

I host the 15-Minute Parenting podcast, serve as the weekly parenting consultant on Newstalk FM in Ireland, and write a parenting column for the Irish Examiner.

I’m also a certified Theraplay Practitioner, trainer, and supervisor, proudly serving as the Country Lead for Theraplay in Ireland. Early intervention is at the heart of my work, and I love working with children and teens, believing that small changes can create big differences in their lives.

My approach centres on the philosophy of “less tears and more laughter,” encouraging playfulness as a state of mind and a way of life. Let’s all embrace the joy of a more playful way of being!

 About Joanna 

"Play is a state of mind & way of being"

 Hello & Welcome  

I’m Dr Joanna Fortune (MICP; MIFPP; Reg Pract APPI; Ap Sup ICP) a Psychotherapist and Attachment Specialist with over 20 years of experience working with children and families.

I specialise in child and adolescent psychotherapy and am passionate about helping young people thrive. I’m also the author of four best-selling books: 15-Minute Parenting (for 0–7 years, 8–12 years, and Teenage years) and Why We Play.

As a Doctoral graduate with Middlesex University, I bring both academic insight and practical expertise to my work. I’m an experienced trainer, supervisor, and recognised speaker, frequently contributing to media discussions on parenting and child development.

I host the 15-Minute Parenting podcast, serve as the weekly parenting consultant on Newstalk FM in Ireland, and write a parenting column for the Irish Examiner.

I’m also a certified Theraplay Practitioner, trainer, and supervisor, proudly serving as the Country Lead for Theraplay in Ireland. Early intervention is at the heart of my work, and I love working with children and teens, believing that small changes can create big differences in their lives.

My approach centres on the philosophy of “less tears and more laughter,” encouraging playfulness as a state of mind and a way of life. Let’s all embrace the joy of a more playful way of being!

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Engage Dr Joanna Fortune for media insights, dynamic training, or impactful conference speaking tailored to your audience.

Media 

Joanna is an experienced and in-demand media contributor.  She regularly contributes quotes and writes opinion editorials for a variety of print media outlets. She is a regular contributor to a variety of radio & TV channels (Including Newstalk FM, RTE, Virgin Media).

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Training

Joanna is an experienced and accomplished trainer.  She delivers a series of one day training seminars on topics that include (but is not limited to) Trauma, Attachment, Therapeutic Play Techniques, Teens Mental health and Social Media, Therapeutic parenting and Developmental Play.

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Conference Speaker

Joanna has spoken at organisational events and third level institutions annual conferences. She speaks on a range of topics, mostly within the Trauma, Attachment, Therapeutic Parenting sphere though topics can be discussed and tailored to meet the needs of the organising group. 

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