Josephine Cleverly, BACP
Josephine Cleverly is a counsellor with six years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
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About Josephine
Josephine Cleverly is a counsellor with six years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, and she also supports those affected by trauma, domestic violence and grief.
Her approach is warm and person-led, aiming to make conversations feel natural and manageable for worried parents reading on a phone. She trained with a BA in Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling in Lancashire and completed a Masters in Integrative Counselling in Melbourne, Australia.
Background and approach
That background led to several years working as a school counsellor at a large international school in Singapore, where she worked with a varied range of presenting issues. Her integrative way of working draws on several approaches. She commonly uses attachment ideas, person-centred listening, solution-focused tools, cognitive behavioural techniques and elements of play work when appropriate.
She adapts the mix to what each person finds helpful rather than following a single method. In sessions she balances talk with creative options so people can process thoughts and feelings in a way that suits them. Practical steps, coping strategies and short-term goals are combined with space to reflect and make sense of difficult experiences.
She values respect, sensitivity and compassion in the room. Josephine aims to tailor discussions and the plan of work to each person's needs, helping them find clearer choices and small changes that add up over time.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 379239 | June 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Josephine works with
Everything Josephine lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Online support
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and adapt methods as the work progresses. That means practical strategies, reflective conversation or creative tools can be combined depending on what helps most.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video works well when visual cues matter, phone sessions suit lower bandwidth or times when a quick check-in is needed, and messaging or chat can be useful for short updates and ongoing support between longer meetings. These options help fit therapy around family life, work and other commitments while keeping the focus on progress and practical steps.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Josephine help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief and a wide range of other life challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-led and compassionate, combining gentle listening with practical steps and creative methods when helpful.
What experience does she bring?
She has six years of professional experience including work as a school counsellor in an international school and roles supporting people affected by domestic violence and trauma.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How do costs and billing work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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