- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
About Josephine
Josephine Ellis is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has 13 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and related concerns. Her practice also covers anxiety, stress and issues that affect day-to-day functioning.
Josephine begins by listening to each person's story and noticing existing strengths. She uses straightforward conversation to name what feels hard and to spot small, practical steps forward. Sessions focus on clear problems and realistic next steps rather than abstract theory.
Her background includes long experience supporting people through loss, separation and the aftermath of abuse. She also helps with eating and body-image issues, obsessive thoughts, dissociation and post-traumatic stress. Josephine has worked with clients who face career stress, parenting strains, and seasonal mood changes.
In session she pays attention to how attachment and early relationship patterns affect current life. She talks through reactions such as anger, shame or avoidance and looks for ways to manage them day to day. Practical coping techniques are mixed with time to reflect on difficult memories.
Josephine will help clients weigh options and try manageable changes. She aims for steady progress by setting short-term goals and checking what works. People who want clear steps, plain language and a focus on concrete problems may find this approach helpful.
How therapeutic approaches and online work fit together
Josephine uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to make thinking and feeling easier to manage. One common approach she uses focuses on recognising unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence, which can reduce anxiety and obsessive thinking. Another approach explores attachment patterns and how early relationships influence current behaviour, helping people see recurring relationship problems more clearly.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and try methods that suit their situation. That collaborative planning helps shape sessions so they feel relevant and doable.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the precise session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, avoid travel time and have shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow sessions without being on camera if that feels more comfortable or when bandwidth is limited. Registered or accredited professionals can guide you on which options will best match your day-to-day life.
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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 issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, and related topics such as anxiety, grief and eating difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and practical, focusing on clear steps and everyday coping strategies alongside reflective conversation.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any practical details before booking.
How are sessions organised and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; check the subscription terms for specifics.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.