Meet Joan
My name is Joan Johnson (Koskela), and I have been a qualified Living Wisdom counsellor and trainer for almost 25 years.
Living Wisdom is a powerful and practical counselling modality that helps people understand themselves, their relationships and the thinking patterns that can keep them stuck. It can be applied to many areas of life, including relationships, parenting, career, ministry, and physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
Living Wisdom changed my own life, and that experience has shaped the way I work with others. I believe people have the capacity to grow, change and move forward when they are given the right understanding and practical tools. My aim in counselling and training is to meet people where they are, listen carefully to what they are facing, and help them find a way forward.
I genuinely care about people and want those I work with to leave with greater understanding, confidence and hope for the future.
I have also worked alongside a team of professional educators to develop My Life Rulz — a range of resilience tools and lesson plans designed to help children and teenagers develop healthy thinking, emotional resilience and practical life skills. These resources are suitable for both home learning and schools.
I would love the opportunity to walk alongside you and help you move towards a healthier, more confident and fulfilling life.
David J Riddell
Living Wisdom is the life’s work of David J. Riddell of Nelson, New Zealand.
Developed through decades of counselling, teaching and helping people understand themselves and their relationships, the Living Wisdom methodology brings together the insights, principles, concepts, language and teaching tools that David has developed throughout his work.
The Living Wisdom methodology and its associated intellectual property remain the intellectual property of David J. Riddell. His work continues to equip counsellors, educators and others to help people discover the insights that can bring lasting change to their lives and relationships.
