Josephine Cleverly, BACP

Josephine Cleverly is a UK-based counsellor with six years of professional experience and a background in both academic and international practice. She completed a BA in Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling in Lancashire and went on to earn a Masters in Integrative Counselling in Melbourne, Australia, and holds the BACP credential (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).

Her career includes several years as a School Counsellor at a large international school in Singapore, where she worked with a diverse client range and many presenting issues. Much of her work has focused on supporting adults and young people affected by domestic violence and trauma, and she regularly assists people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low motivation, self-esteem and confidence concerns.

Josephine has particular experience supporting children and young people with additional needs and working with their siblings and families. Trained in an integrative model, she draws on attachment theory, play therapy, person-centred methods, cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused approaches to tailor support to each individual. Her practice is person-led and may include creative activities as well as talk-based work to help clients process feelings and thoughts in ways that feel natural and comfortable.

Respectful, sensitive and compassionate, Josephine adapts dialogue and treatment plans to suit each client’s needs. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and offers steady support for those taking the first steps toward greater wellbeing.

Integrative Techniques for Online Support

Josephine commonly draws on cognitive behavioural therapy and person-centred work to guide her online practice. Cognitive behavioural techniques focus on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and stress. Person-centred work prioritises the client’s experience, offering empathic listening and a non-judgemental space that supports self-exploration and confidence building.

She also uses attachment-informed ideas to help clients understand relationship patterns and emotional responses, which can be especially relevant for relationship difficulties, trauma recovery and parenting concerns. Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Josephine works collaboratively with each client to find methods that fit their needs, goals and personal preferences.

Online sessions - whether by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - provide flexible ways to access support without geographic limits. These formats make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, support international clients, and allow registered professionals to adapt interventions creatively so therapy remains practical and effective across different settings.