Josephine Cleverly , BACP

Josephine Cleverly is a UK-licensed counsellor with six years of professional experience who draws on integrative training to tailor support to each person's needs. She completed a BA in Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling in Lancashire and went on to earn a Masters in Integrative Counselling in Melbourne, Australia. She holds the BACP credential - the professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom - which reflects her professional standing and commitment to standards.

Her clinical background includes several years working as a school counsellor in a large international school in Singapore, giving her experience with a varied client range and different presenting issues. Much of her work has involved supporting adults and young people who have experienced domestic violence and trauma, and she has helped clients manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, motivation issues, self-esteem and confidence. She also has experience supporting children and young people with additional needs and working with their siblings and families.

As an integrative practitioner, she combines approaches such as attachment theory, play therapy, person-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques, and solution-focused methods to suit the individual. She adopts a person-led style that can include creative activities as well as talk, aiming to help clients process thoughts and feelings in ways that feel natural to them. She works with respect, sensitivity and compassion, tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to each person. Josephine frames the decision to start therapy as a courageous step and positions herself as a supportive ally in that process.

Integrative approaches and online therapy that adapt to you

Josephine commonly blends person-centred work with cognitive behavioural techniques and attachment-informed thinking. Person-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and creating a space where the client leads the conversation, which can help with issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns and processing difficult feelings. Cognitive behavioural techniques look at patterns of thinking and behaviour, offering practical tools to manage anxiety, stress and mood differences through structured exercises and goal setting. Attachment-informed work explores how early relationship patterns affect current connections and emotional responses, useful for relationship difficulties, trauma responses and challenges with intimacy.

Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. Josephine will work with each person to explore options and adjust methods based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences, combining talking, creative activities or practical exercises as appropriate.

Online therapy with Josephine is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which supports flexibility for different schedules and circumstances. Remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, maintain continuity when travel or relocation occurs, and allow clients and licensed professionals to work together across distances while focusing on effective, accessible care.