Josephine Patten-Walsh, BACP

Josephine Patten-Walsh is a counsellor with ten years' experience based in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP accreditation, which reflects her work within the BACP ethical framework. Josephine aims to help people make sense of difficult feelings and stop patterns that cause distress.

She uses practical talking approaches to help with stress, anxiety, trauma and grief. Her work also covers problems with sleep, addiction, anger, low self-esteem and relationship or intimacy difficulties. She supports people managing major life changes and the emotional effects of illness or caregiving.

Josephine draws on a range of therapy styles to match what each person needs. She makes space for people to describe their story and then helps them notice how thoughts, feelings and behaviours are connected. Sessions can focus on immediate coping skills or on deeper patterns that repeat over time.

Her background includes work on neurodivergence and study of post-traumatic stress and complex trauma. Josephine has experience dealing with issues linked to bereavement, abuse, and encounters with the criminal justice system. That experience informs practical steps she offers during therapy.

Josephine aims for a calm, straightforward style. People meet a counsellor who listens without judgement and helps identify realistic next steps. Therapy sessions are tailored to individual goals, whether people need a short-term plan or longer-term reflection.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions that fit your life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current trust and closeness, and can be useful for intimacy and relationship issues. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding; the counsellor offers empathy so people can explore their feelings and find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Josephine will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that suit each person. Decisions about which approach to use are made together, and can change as people learn more about what helps them.

Online sessions come as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls allow visual connection for deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter, focused check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can suit people who prefer writing or want ongoing, flexible contact between scheduled talks. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel while keeping the focus on progress and practical steps.