Josephine Cleverly , BACP

Josephine Cleverly is a UK-licensed counsellor with six years of professional experience, trained in both the UK and abroad. 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 as a School Counsellor at a large international school in Singapore, where she supported a wide and varied client range.

Josephine has worked extensively with adults and young people affected by domestic violence and trauma, and she regularly supports clients dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. She also has several years of experience working with children and young people who have additional needs, collaborating with their siblings and families to offer practical and emotional support.

Her integrative training means she draws on multiple, evidence-based therapeutic traditions, including attachment theory, play therapy, person-centred approaches, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and solution-focused work. This flexible skill set allows Josephine to adapt her style to each person she meets, using creative or talk-based methods as appropriate to help people process thoughts and feelings in ways that feel natural to them.

She values respect, sensitivity and compassion, and tailors dialogue and treatment plans to meet individual needs. Josephine approaches the first step toward change with encouragement and support, helping people pursue a more fulfilling and balanced life. She holds BACP credentials - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - reflecting her professional standing in the field.

Integrative approaches for online counselling

Josephine commonly uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help people identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours. CBT is a practical, structured approach that is often recommended for issues such as anxiety, low mood and some addictive behaviours.

She also draws on person-centred methods, which focus on creating a respectful, non-judgemental space where clients lead the pace and content of sessions. This approach supports self-esteem, relationship concerns and personal growth by emphasising empathy and the client’s own resources.

Attachment-informed work is another strand of her practice, useful for understanding relationship patterns, intimacy-related difficulties and family dynamics. By exploring how early bonds influence current behaviour, this work can clarify emotional responses and improve connection with others.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Licensed professionals and therapists work collaboratively with clients to choose methods that match their needs, goals and preferences, adapting over time as circumstances change.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and geographic constraints, and they allow ongoing support for clients who live abroad or have busy schedules.