Josephine Cleverly , BACP

Josephine Cleverly is a UK-licensed counsellor with six years of professional experience. 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 also holds the BACP credential, which denotes membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and alignment with professional standards in the United Kingdom.

Her background includes several years as a school counsellor at a large international school in Singapore, where she worked with a diverse client range and a variety of presenting issues. Much of her practice has focused on supporting adults and young people who have experienced domestic violence and trauma, and she has substantial experience addressing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, motivation, self-esteem and confidence.

Josephine has additional experience working with children and young people with additional needs, and with their siblings and families. Her integrative training allows her to draw on multiple theories and methods, including attachment theory, play therapy, person-centred work, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and solution-focused approaches, adapting techniques to each client’s situation.

She works in a person-led way, combining creative activities and talk-based work to help clients process thoughts and feelings in ways that feel comfortable and natural. She tailors dialogue and treatment plans to individual needs and approaches each person with sensitivity, respect and compassion, supporting clients as they take steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Integrative approaches in online therapy

Josephine commonly draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviours to reduce distress and improve practical coping skills. CBT is often used for difficulties such as anxiety, depression and stress.

She also uses person-centred approaches that prioritise the client’s own experience, offering a supportive, non-directive space where people can explore feelings and values. This approach can help with self-esteem, relationship issues and life transitions. For work with children and young people, play therapy techniques are used to help expression and processing when verbal discussion is difficult.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Josephine works collaboratively with each client to identify the best fit based on needs, goals and personal preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists adapt methods over time, and Josephine tailors her approach in partnership with clients to support meaningful progress.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities or mobility limits. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without travel, and allow sessions to fit into everyday life while maintaining the same therapeutic focus and collaborative planning.