Rate Wendy Joseph

BACP (UK) 10 yrs

20 years UK Registered Mental Health Nurse (retired)

MSc (Distinction in Public Health, behaviour change)

BSc (Hons) Psychology

Awaiting PhD candidate placement

https://josephtherapies.co.uk

My training:

I am trained in Gestalt therapy - a psychodynamic approach and a humanistic holistic approach

I also practice:

Polyvagal model theory of stress (Stephen Porges)

Somatic experiencing (Peter Levine)

Trauma and disorganised attachment body approaches (Janina Fisher)

Positive psychology evidence-based approaches and tools 

Solution Focussed Brief therapy

FLASH technique - process traumatic memories without the client needing to fully relive the experience to minimise distress; positive focus

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Autism and AD(H)D informed therapy accreditation

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Further practice experiences:

Carer wellbeing - mental health, dementia, autism and AD(H)D.

Developed and facilitated therapy groups including stress management, sleep management, coping with hearing voices, depression and wellbeing

Dementia research

Domestic violence and autism research

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Advanced Clinical Supervision accredited

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Continuing Professional Development:

2023: positive psychology techniques, psychological trauma related to domestic violence, anxiety management integrating CBT and exposure responses (GAD, panic disorder, social anxiety and phobias), autism international symposium (including polyvagal theory to improve social engagement, increase emotional regulation, and reduce anxiety), anti-oppressive practice, trauma, shame, grief/bereavement, solution focussed therapy, dream interpretation (Freud/Jung approach), and suicide prevention.

2024: Suicide prevention; imposter syndrome; self-concept in person-centred therapy; differential diagnosis in trauma; bereavement and loss; personality disorders; polyvagal theory and neuroscience; cultural perspectives in ethnic minority and diverse client groups; CBT for anxiety and OCD; gaslighting; anti-oppressive therapy; trauma treatment (Janina Fischer); impact of racism in the NHS; working with race and diversity; ASD masking and suicide ideation; pre-trial therapy guidance for victims of domestic violence; the grieving brain; attachment science; ADHD across the lifespan; Freud and Jung on dreams; flooding in couples therapy; embodied awareness in relationships.

2025: working therapeutically with autistic clients; young people and neuroplasticity; working with trauma; shame; guilt; therapy adherence principles of practice; pathological demand disorder; Transactional Analysis 101; Compassionate Enquiry in Action (Gabor Mate); somatic attachment therapy and healing relationships.

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What you can expect from me:

A professional, compassionate and non-judgemental service from a UK-based, registered and indemnified integrated therapist and counsellor supervisor. I will work with you to develop a treatment plan based upon your needs and requirements, using BetterHelp worksheets, groups, and a selection of my own resources.

I will support you to gently and sensitively explore your life as it was, as it is now, and what you want for your future.

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Therapy experience:

Relationship issues; depression; anxiety; abuse within intimate relationships; self-harming; being or becoming a carer; grief and bereavement, including when grief starts to become complicated; career change; bullying at work; narcissistic abuse; narrative journaling and self-compassion; achieving academically; neurodivergence; enhancing emotional health knowledge; chronic sleep disturbance; ageing with vitality; enduring mental ill health and living well.

Example treatment plan:

* support you to explore why you are feeling the way you are, and your thoughts and behaviours;

* examine what is personally meaningful to you, your core values, beliefs, and personal boundaries;

* help you examine in a safe place what your main goals are in coming to therapy;

* set small goals with you which will support and encourage you, and help you learn from what does not work;

* help you to develop a wellbeing mindset for your future which aims to support you after your therapy ends.

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I am a BACP registered counsellor based in the UK. My professional standards are informed by the BACP Ethical Framework which I am required to adhere to. I hold professional indemnity insurance (UK and EU), UK GDPR ICO membership, and Open University Teletherapy accredited training.

https://www.bacp.co.uk/events-and-resources/ethics-and-standards/ethical-framework-for-the-counselling-professions/

With best wishes,

Wendy

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