- Relationship support
- Trauma-informed care
- Parenting concerns
About Josephine
Josephine Ellis is a counsellor in the United Kingdom with 13 years of professional experience and a BACP registration. She focuses on practical support for people dealing with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and life changes. She speaks English and accepts international clients, and she encourages people who are ready to take a first step towards change.
Her approach starts by listening to each person's story and recognising their strengths. She treats people as the experts on their own lives and helps them build on what already works. Sessions are straightforward and aimed at making everyday coping easier.
Josephine draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address a range of concerns, including anxiety, grief, parenting strain and body image worries. She also supports people affected by obsessive thoughts, dissociation and post-traumatic stress. The emphasis is on clear, manageable steps rather than complicated jargon.
Over the years she has worked with people facing career uncertainty, seasonal mood shifts and recovery after sexual assault or abuse. She offers a calm, steady presence and practical tools for managing stress, anger and self-harm urges. Conversations often include skills to handle triggers and to rebuild routines.
To begin, clients follow a simple process to match with her and then arrange sessions that fit their schedules. Fees vary with location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. She aims to make therapy straightforward and accessible for people juggling busy lives.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online therapy
Josephine uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and coping skills. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with clearer, more useful ways of thinking; this can reduce anxiety and low mood and support everyday decision-making. Another approach concentrates on stabilising after trauma by teaching grounding and emotion-regulation strategies that help people manage strong reactions and reduce dissociative moments.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and concerns, discuss options, and tailor strategies to what feels most useful for you. Together you decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made.
If you are considering online work, please confirm the current session formats before booking as this profile does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caring duties and travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or simpler phone sessions if video is difficult due to bandwidth. Many people find remote sessions help keep continuity of care when routines change, while still letting therapy focus on practical coping and recovery.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and stress, among other issues such as grief, eating and parenting concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and straightforward, focusing on listening, identifying strengths and developing manageable steps to cope with day-to-day challenges.
How long has she been practising?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with people facing a wide range of emotional and practical concerns.
What credentials and region are relevant?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; check local regulations if you are outside the UK before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.