- Ten years' experience
- Relationship and trauma help
- Adults and teenagers
About Josephine
Josephine Patten-Walsh is a counsellor with ten years of experience based in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP accreditation, which reflects recognised standards within the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Josephine helps people facing loss, relationship problems, anxiety, addiction and difficult life changes. She works with adults, couples and teenagers and uses several therapeutic approaches to match each person's needs.
Her background includes work with trauma, bereavement and the impact of crime or abuse. She has experience supporting people with sleep problems, self-harm, eating difficulties and intense anxiety or panic. Josephine has also researched mental health and neurodivergence during her counselling degree and continues to study trauma-related issues.
In sessions she aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where emotions can be named and understood. Conversations balance practical steps and emotional processing so clients can reduce unhelpful behaviours and improve relationships. She uses a blend of approaches and adapts them to the issue at hand.
Josephine has professional training to work with adults, adolescents and couples and holds a clinical supervision qualification. Her practice includes work with caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency and attachment difficulties. She can also support people dealing with abandonment, body image concerns and the mental health impact of migration.
People who come to her often want to make sense of painful events, change repeated patterns, or find better ways to cope day to day. She offers collaborative work aimed at clearer understanding and practical change, tailored to each person's situation.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then focus on actions that fit their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people build more secure ways of relating, which can help with intimacy and codependency. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and supporting a person to find their own answers; it suits people who need a steady, respectful space to talk.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels helpful, then try methods that fit the person's needs. That collaborative process may change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm which session types are available before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, avoid travel time and check in from a quieter place. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or simpler phone conversations if video is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt these approaches to remote sessions while keeping the focus on practical steps and emotional understanding.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can Josephine help with?
She works with issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, sleeping problems and self-esteem concerns. Codependency and attachment-related issues are also listed among her focus areas.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Josephine aims for a calm, non-judgemental atmosphere and combines practical steps with emotional exploration. She adapts methods to suit each person's goals and circumstances.
How long has she been practising?
She has ten years of experience working with adults, couples and teenagers on a wide range of mental health and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is accredited by the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international availability are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently taking international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Pricing varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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