Josephine Patten-Walsh, BACP
Trauma-informed BACP-accredited psychotherapist
- Trauma and grief specialist
- Adults, couples and teens
- BACP accredited practitioner
About Josephine Patten-Walsh
Josephine Patten-Walsh is a BACP-accredited counsellor and psychotherapist with a decade of clinical experience supporting people through difficult life events and complex emotional challenges. She combines practical, evidence-informed methods with trauma-aware sensitivity to help people make sense of their emotions, improve relationships, and reduce unhelpful patterns of behaviour.
Known for creating a calm and attuned space, she works with adults, adolescents, couples and clinical supervisees, tailoring interventions to short-term goals or longer-term personal development. Her style emphasises understanding emotional experience, strengthening connection in relationships, and developing skills to manage stress, anxiety and other distressing symptoms.
Her training includes work with Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) - a trauma-informed, integrative approach that links neurobiological understanding with relational psychotherapy - as well as contemporary cognitive behavioural techniques and creative interventions. She also holds a Clinical Supervision Qualification and enhanced DBS status for work with children and vulnerable adults, reflecting her readiness to supervise other practitioners and to work in contexts that involve young or vulnerable people. Her BACP accreditation indicates she has demonstrated proficiency within the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy ethical framework.
Josephine offers help across a wide range of concerns, including loss and bereavement, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family difficulties, sleep problems, anger and self-esteem, bipolar and co-morbidity, and compassion fatigue. Her background includes research into the mental health impact of neurodivergence and ongoing study of PTSD and complex trauma, together with an interest in how minority stress and migration affect later generations. She draws on this experience to support adults, couples and teenagers as they work towards clearer understanding and more fulfilling relationships.
Known for creating a calm and attuned space, she works with adults, adolescents, couples and clinical supervisees, tailoring interventions to short-term goals or longer-term personal development. Her style emphasises understanding emotional experience, strengthening connection in relationships, and developing skills to manage stress, anxiety and other distressing symptoms.
Her training includes work with Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) - a trauma-informed, integrative approach that links neurobiological understanding with relational psychotherapy - as well as contemporary cognitive behavioural techniques and creative interventions. She also holds a Clinical Supervision Qualification and enhanced DBS status for work with children and vulnerable adults, reflecting her readiness to supervise other practitioners and to work in contexts that involve young or vulnerable people. Her BACP accreditation indicates she has demonstrated proficiency within the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy ethical framework.
Josephine offers help across a wide range of concerns, including loss and bereavement, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family difficulties, sleep problems, anger and self-esteem, bipolar and co-morbidity, and compassion fatigue. Her background includes research into the mental health impact of neurodivergence and ongoing study of PTSD and complex trauma, together with an interest in how minority stress and migration affect later generations. She draws on this experience to support adults, couples and teenagers as they work towards clearer understanding and more fulfilling relationships.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Josephine Patten-Walsh have?
Josephine Patten-Walsh has 10 years of professional experience in counselling and psychotherapy.
Is Josephine Patten-Walsh a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP accreditation. BACP accreditation means she has demonstrated a high level of proficiency as a counsellor and psychotherapist within the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy ethical framework.
In which languages does Josephine Patten-Walsh provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Josephine Patten-Walsh located?
She is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Josephine Patten-Walsh as my therapist?
You can work with Josephine Patten-Walsh through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Josephine Patten-Walsh work with international clients?
Josephine Patten-Walsh does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Josephine Patten-Walsh cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
ACT, attachment work and CBT adapted for online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and build practical skills for living alongside difficult thoughts and feelings rather than getting stuck in avoidance. It is commonly used for stress, anxiety and coping with life changes and can support work on addictive behaviours.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns shape current ways of connecting and responding to others. It can help with intimacy-related concerns, trust issues, and rebuilding secure ways of relating after loss or betrayal.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured tools to identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and to replace them with more adaptive strategies. It is often useful for anxiety, sleep problems, low mood and managing distressing symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Josephine works collaboratively to identify which methods best match each person’s needs, goals and preferences. She adapts techniques from these approaches to suit individual circumstances and reviews progress together with clients to refine the plan.
Online sessions by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging make therapy more flexible and accessible, fitting around work, family and other commitments. These formats also enable regular check-ins and timely support when life becomes overwhelming, while allowing registered professionals to deliver consistent therapeutic care across different settings.
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