About me
Hi I'm Josie, a qualified integrative counsellor experienced in supporting adults through loss, grief & bereavement, life changes, anxiety, relationship issues & more. Whether it is feeling overwhelmed by daily life, or experiencing stress or burnout from an ongoing situation, I offer a calm and supportive space to work through it together.
We can explore your thoughts and emotions, looking at patterns and identify what's going on beneath the surface, helping you to re-discover and re-connect with yours wants and needs too. You'll be met with understanding, patience and openness, without judgement or pressure. Neurodiversity and individuality are very important to me and being neurodivergent (ADHD) myself, I understand the importance of working with your mind and how it functions, in a way that supports you.
Our sessions are a time to work through whatever you'd like to explore at your pace and direction, without any pressure. I have a particular passion for supporting with loss, grief and bereavement, areas that can turn a world upside down and can feel hard to navigate or know what life looks like ahead.
Therapy together can be face to face, outdoor/walk and talk or online. Face to face sessions take place in a private space on the Joseph Wilson Industrial Estate in Whitstable, close to the surrounding towns of Herne Bay and Faversham and the city of Canterbury.
Outdoor/walk and talk therapy takes place in Herne Bay, on a coastal route and online therapy is accessible across the UK from the comfort of your own private and confidential space.
Aside from Counselling, I am a nature lover who loves a local beach walk or sunset and a good cup of tea. If you feel you'd like to know more about therapy together, reach out to me today.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training and Qualifications
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
- Continual learning and training in areas such as Grief & Bereavement, Trauma, Neurodiversity and more
I am a BACP Registered Counsellor, fully insured, DBS checked and registered with the ICO.
My Experience
I've supported clients through issues around grief, anxiety, trauma, chronic illness, masking, people-pleasing, family issues and more. I also work with many neurodivergent clients (e.g autistic, ADHD, AuDHD), diagnosed and undiagnosed, including clients who are curious/ self-identifying.
I have a passion for working with anyone experiencing loss, grief and bereavement and believe in walking gently with you to support you on your journey. There is no 'one size fits all' when it comes to experiencing these- your experience is personal to you.
Being an integrative counsellor means I combine a range of therapeutic models, such as Person-Centred, CBT and Gestalt, tailoring my approach to suit your needs. I believe that for growth and change to take place, what's most important is our therapeutic relationship.
Previously, i've worked in various relational roles, such as:
- Managing a Befriending project
- Counselling at a local charity counselling service
- Teaching assistant with neurodivergent children, young people and adults
- Pastoral care support
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
- Emotional regulation
- Parenthood- such as motherhood
Therapies offered
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Fees
£45.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a £35 concessionary rate for adults who are trainee counsellors, students or on a low/restricted income.
I work both short-term and long-term, you can have however many sessions you feel you need. Sessions are weekly, however I am able to offer fortnightly (online and outdoor/walk and talk only).
When I work
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Further information
I offer a free 20-minute initial appointment to see if you feel I would be the right counsellor for you. This can be online or over the phone.
I also have a Facebook and Instagram page, under New Horizon Counselling Service.
