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Josephine Cleverly, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
6 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes

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Josephine Cleverly helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious or low, and those coping with relationship problems, trauma and abuse. She supports people dealing with grief, parenting stress, addiction concerns, anger, career uncertainty and the strain of life changes. Josephine also works with people facing ADHD, intimacy issues and compassion fatigue.

Josephine trained in the UK and Australia and holds BACP accreditation. She has six years of professional experience and has worked in international school settings.

Background and approach

Her background includes supporting adults and young people affected by domestic violence and trauma, and helping children with additional needs alongside their siblings. Her approach is integrative, drawing on attachment ideas, play work, person-centred listening, cognitive-behavioural techniques and solution-focused strategies. That means sessions can include talking, creative activities or short practical exercises, depending on what helps most.

Sessions are person-led. Josephine aims to create a calm space where people can process thoughts and feelings at their own pace. She explains things plainly and works with each person to find strategies that fit their life and goals.

She treats people with sensitivity and respect and tailors conversations and plans to individual needs. Taking the first step can feel daunting, and Josephine offers steady practical support to help people move towards a more manageable, fulfilling life.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Josephine uses integrative methods that draw on a few practical approaches. Person-centred work focuses on listening and building trust, helping people feel heard and understood so they can find their own solutions. Cognitive-behavioural techniques break larger problems into manageable steps and teach short, practical strategies for reducing anxiety or low mood. Play-based and creative methods can be used with younger clients or when non-verbal expression helps process feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Josephine will discuss options and try methods that match a person’s needs, goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and adaptive, with regular check-ins to see what is helping and what to change.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging for greater flexibility. Video suits in-depth conversations with visual contact, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed, and chat or messaging can fit around busy days or provide brief ongoing support. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing work, family and other commitments.
What kinds of problems can Josephine help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma, plus relationship and family-related worries such as parenting and grief. Additional areas include ADHD, addictions, anger and career concerns.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is person-led and practical, using talking, creative activities and short exercises. She adapts methods to what feels most useful for each person.
What is her professional background?
Josephine has six years of experience and has worked in international school settings supporting both adults and young people affected by domestic violence and trauma. Her training includes integrative counselling studies.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as supplied in her profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
People can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on their needs and preference.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
6 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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