Mr Joe Walkden (He/him)Psychologist (Registrar)

At Azhani & Co, Joe is a thoughtful and engaging Clinical Psychology Registrar who brings warmth, curiosity, and genuine care to his work with clients. He supports people experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, addiction, and complex life transitions, and is known for creating a space where clients feel understood, respected, and empowered to explore what is getting in the way of the life they want to live. His therapeutic style is flexible and evidence-based, drawing on approaches such as Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. Joe works collaboratively to help clients strengthen emotional insight, develop practical coping skills, and make sustainable changes that align with their values and long-term goals. Joe holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours, First Class) from the University of New South Wales and a Master of Clinical Psychology with High Distinction from the University of Technology Sydney. His postgraduate research examined substance and alcohol use recovery, and continues to inform his clinical focus on behaviour change and relapse prevention. Alongside private practice, Joe also works within NSW Health supporting individuals with drug and alcohol challenges, while drawing on experience from a previous corporate career to bring a grounded, pragmatic perspective to his work.