- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship problems
- Integrative methods
About Josephine
Josephine Cleverly is a counsellor registered with the BACP with six years of professional experience in the UK. She works with adults on common problems such as stress, anxiety, low self esteem, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing career strain, grief, parenting challenges and issues linked to ADHD and addictions.
Her background includes a BA in Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling from Lancashire and a Masters in Integrative Counselling from Melbourne, Australia. She has worked as a school counsellor at a large international school in Singapore and has experience with a varied client range and presenting issues.
Josephine practises in an integrative way, drawing on attachment ideas, person-centred work, cognitive behavioural approaches and solution-focused methods. She also uses play therapy techniques where appropriate, which can help people express difficult feelings when talking alone feels hard.
Sessions are person-led and may combine creative methods with conversation. That can mean practical exercises, exploration of patterns in relationships, and short action steps to test out between meetings. The emphasis is on what helps an individual make sense of their situation and move forward.
She has worked with adults and young people affected by domestic violence and trauma, and with children and young people who have additional needs, including their siblings and families. International clients may be accepted; please confirm current session options before booking.
Approaches you might use together online
Josephine's training is integrative, so she commonly draws on attachment-informed ideas and person-centred work. Attachment-informed approaches look at how early relationships shape current patterns and help with intimacy, trust and relationship difficulties. Person-centred work focuses on listening, reflection and helping someone find their own solutions when they feel stuck.She also uses cognitive behavioural ideas and solution-focused techniques. Cognitive behavioural approaches look at how thoughts and behaviours keep problems going and offer practical steps to change them. Solution-focused techniques help set clear short-term goals and try small experiments between sessions to see what works.
Finding the right mix is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to choose approaches that fit their goals, needs and preferences, and will adjust methods as progress is made.
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make sessions easier to fit around study, work or travel and can allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. It can also remove the need to travel, which helps people keep continuity when life is busy.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Josephine supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem and coping with life changes, among other concerns.
How does she work in sessions?
She uses a person-led, integrative style that can include creative activities and talk. Sessions may mix practical exercises, reflection on relationship patterns and problem-solving steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working in the UK and internationally, including time as a school counsellor in Singapore.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does accept international clients but confirm current arrangements before booking.
What session formats are available?
The biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before you book.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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