Psychotherapist | Bestselling Author | Writing Facilitator | Healer at Heart

Counselling, Writing Workshops & Reflective Retreats

Ann Dowsett Johnston is a psychotherapist, bestselling author, and facilitator whose work bridges counselling, writing, and reflective practice.

Her work focuses on life transitions, alcohol use, identity, and the connection between emotional experience, narrative, and meaning-making.

Based in Toronto, Ontario, Ann offers virtual psychotherapy and counselling for individuals across Ontario.

Counselling & Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy for individuals navigating anxiety, life transitions, identity, relationships, and concerns related to alcohol use.

COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY
ALCOHOL COUNSELLING

Writing Workshops

Live memoir writing and guided programs exploring story, voice, personal narrative, and the publishing world.

WRITING WORKSHOPS

Reflective Retreats

In-person retreats, offering space for reflection, writing, connection, and personal exploration in supportive settings.

WRITING RETREATS
Book cover titled 'Drink: The Intimate Relationship Between Women and Alcohol' by Ann Dowsett Johnston, featuring a red wine glass stain design.

Books

Ann is the bestselling author of Drink: The Intimate Relationship Between Women and Alcohol, named one of the 10 best books of 2013 by the Washington Post. 

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If you’re unsure where to begin, you’re welcome to explore the offerings above or get in touch.

CONTACT
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  • We must be willing to give up the life we’ve planned to have the life that is waiting for us.

    Joseph Campbell

  • your life is your life. know it while you have it. you are marvelous. the gods wait to delight in you.

    Charles Bukowski

  • One of the things I know about writing is this: spend it all, shoot it, play it, lose it, all, right away, every time. Do not hoard what seems good for a later place in the book or for another book; give it, give it all, give it now.

    Annie Dillard