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Josephine Ellis, BACP

Online sessions across the UK 13+ years in practice

Josephine Ellis is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 13 years of professional experience.

About Josephine

Josephine Ellis is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 13 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people facing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and day-to-day stress. She approaches each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on during work together.

Josephine encourages practical, steady steps rather than quick fixes. She aims to make sessions straightforward and easy to follow.

Background and approach

Conversations are used to clarify what matters most and to try out small changes that can reduce distress. Her practice also covers a wide range of concerns such as grief, parenting pressures, career uncertainty and eating or body image struggles. Josephine works with people coping with attachment difficulties, dissociation, post-traumatic stress and symptoms of obsessive thinking or compulsive habits.

She also supports those dealing with separation, sexual assault and self-harm thoughts. Sessions typically focus on what feels manageable for the individual. Josephine pays attention to patterns in relationships and reactions, and helps clients notice options they might not have seen.

Progress is tracked in simple steps so people can see what is changing. She offers help for young adult issues, seasonal low mood and challenges after natural or human-caused disasters. Discussions are tailored to each person’s situation, with clear next steps and practical coping ideas.

If someone is ready to begin, Josephine invites them to take the first small step.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	98366	March 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

What Josephine works with

Everything Josephine lists, in their own terms.

Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Grief
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Attachment issues
Body image
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Eating and food-related issues
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Young adult issues

Online support

Josephine uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work. One approach focuses on recognising patterns in relationships and how they affect feelings and behaviour, which can help with attachment issues and relationship stress. Another approach concentrates on managing overwhelming memories and reactions after trauma, using gradual steps to reduce distress and build coping skills.

Choosing the right method is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options with each person and decide on an approach that fits their goals, needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can change as the person progresses.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for many people. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be useful when internet bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing, need greater scheduling flexibility, or want ongoing check-ins between sessions. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt these formats so therapy fits into everyday life.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Josephine specialise in?

She works with a wide range of difficulties including relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety and stress.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

Josephine uses straightforward, practical conversations that focus on strengths and small, manageable changes. Sessions aim to clarify priorities and try out steps that may reduce distress.

What is her professional background?

She has 13 years of professional experience supporting people with issues such as grief, parenting pressures and attachment difficulties.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP as a listed credential.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and Josephine accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Work is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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