About me
Hello, I'm Josephine,
I support people who have experienced unhealthy, controlling or emotionally difficult relationships, and who may be struggling with the impact these experiences have had on their confidence, identity and sense of self.
You may find yourself questioning what happened, doubting your own judgement, or feeling you are no longer as confident as you once were. You may have felt unheard, criticised, controlled, manipulated or emotionally drained. Whether you are still in the relationship or trying to make sense of what happened afterwards, these experiences can leave a lasting emotional impact.
You do not have to work through this alone.
Counselling can offer you the space to begin making sense of your experiences, understand how they have affected you and reconnect with yourself at a pace which feels right for you.
I offer a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about what is happening in your life and explore your thoughts and feelings without being told what you should think, feel or do.
My approach is grounded in empathy, authenticity and respect. Together, we can explore your experiences and relationship patterns, understand what may be keeping you feeling stuck, and support you in reconnecting with your own needs, values, boundaries and sense of self.
My role is not to tell you what to do, but to support you in developing greater clarity, understanding and trust in yourself so you can make choices which feel right for you.
I work in an integrative, person-centred and client-led way, which means our work is guided by you, your experiences and what feels most important for you to explore.
"Creating a space where you feel safe, heard and understood."
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified and experienced counsellor with a particular interest in supporting individuals affected by domestic abuse, coercive control, trauma and emotionally difficult relationships. I previously worked as a counsellor with Women's Aid where I also served as a Trustee, giving me extensive experience of supporting people affected by abusive and controlling relationships.
I hold a master's degree from Goldsmiths, University of London in Understanding Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse. This has developed my specialist understanding of domestic abuse, coercive control, trauma, relationship dynamics and the longer-term emotional impact these experiences can have on a person's confidence, identity and sense of self.
Alongside my therapeutic work, I hold a Level 3 Award in Education and Training and have delivered professional training on domestic abuse, coercive control, alcohol and drug misuse. I am also currently completing a Level 5 accredited Coaching Professional qualification as part of my ongoing professional development.
My experience enables me to work sensitively with clients who may be feeling confused, overwhelmed, emotionally depleted or unsure of themselves, as well as those beginning to rebuild their confidence and sense of identity following difficult or controlling relationships.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework. I also hold an Enhanced DBS certificate.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Coercive Control
Domestic Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Emotional Abuse
Antisocial personality disorder
Public Speaking
Bullying / Harassment
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
50 min counselling session for £50.00
When I work
Weekdays Mon - Fri 9:30am - 5:30pm
Evenings Mon - Fri 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 2:00pm
Sunday 10:00am - 12:00pm
