Josephine Cleverly, BACP

Josephine Cleverly is licensed in the United Kingdom and holds membership with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). She brings six years of professional experience to her practice, combining academic training with international clinical work.

She completed a BA in Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling in Lancashire and went on to earn a Masters in Integrative Counselling in Melbourne, Australia. Her background includes several years working as a School Counsellor at a large international school in Singapore, where she supported a diverse range of children, young people, and families.

Much of Josephine's clinical work has focused on supporting adults and young people affected by domestic violence and trauma. She also regularly helps people managing stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, issues of motivation, self-esteem and confidence, and a broad span of concerns including grief, addiction, parenting challenges and career transitions. In addition, she has experience working with children and young people who have additional needs and supporting their siblings and families.

Trained as an integrative counsellor, Josephine draws on multiple evidence-based approaches such as attachment theory, play therapy, person-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused methods. She practices in a person-led way, blending creative work and conversation to help clients process thoughts and feelings in ways that feel comfortable and natural. She values respect, sensitivity and compassion, and tailors dialogue and treatment plans to each individual's needs. Josephine supports clients as they take the often difficult first steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life.

Integrative approaches and online therapy options

Josephine uses a blend of well-established therapeutic methods to support clients online. Person-centred work focuses on creating an empathic, non-judgemental space where a person can explore their own thoughts and feelings at their own pace - this approach is helpful for building self-esteem, increasing self-understanding, and improving relationships.

She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical coping strategies. CBT can be effective for managing stress, anxiety, low mood and certain behaviour-related concerns. Additionally, attachment-informed work helps explore how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses, which can be useful for addressing intimacy issues, relationship difficulties and trauma-related dynamics.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Josephine works collaboratively with each client to identify methods that fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility - clients can connect by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit their schedules and comfort levels. These options allow continued support across distances and time zones while enabling consistent work toward personal goals with a licensed professional.