Josephine Patten-Walsh, BACP
BACP-accredited psychotherapist for trauma and relationships
- Trauma-informed approaches
- Couples and families
- Neurodiversity focus
About Josephine Patten-Walsh
Josephine Patten-Walsh is a BACP-accredited psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom with ten years of experience supporting adults, adolescents and couples. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions and a wide range of life changes, drawing on a broad clinical toolkit to tailor approaches to each person’s needs.
Known for creating a calm and containing therapeutic environment, she works to help people better understand their emotions, repair relationships and reduce patterns of behaviour that feel unhelpful or stuck. Josephine offers both short-term, solution-focused interventions and longer-term therapy aimed at deepening self-understanding and promoting lasting change.
Her training includes contemporary cognitive behavioural therapy and creative interventions, alongside specialised trauma training in AEDP - a trauma-informed, integrative approach that links neurobiological understanding with traditional psychotherapy. She also holds a Clinical Supervision Qualification, enabling her to provide supervision to other clinicians, and has enhanced DBS status for work with children and vulnerable adults.
BACP accreditation indicates she has demonstrated a high level of professional competence within the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy ethical framework. Her clinical interests extend to neurodivergence and its mental health impacts - including autism, ADHD and related learning differences - as well as PTSD, complex trauma and the mental health effects of migration and minority stress. Josephine aims to combine evidence-informed therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based approaches, Internal Family Systems and somatic and trauma-focused techniques to meet the specific concerns people bring to therapy.
She welcomes discussion about practical difficulties such as sleep problems, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem and intimacy issues, and supports people dealing with medical and caregiving challenges, chronic illness and bereavement. Throughout her practice she seeks to offer an empathetic, nonjudgemental space where each person’s experience is heard and worked with collaboratively.
Known for creating a calm and containing therapeutic environment, she works to help people better understand their emotions, repair relationships and reduce patterns of behaviour that feel unhelpful or stuck. Josephine offers both short-term, solution-focused interventions and longer-term therapy aimed at deepening self-understanding and promoting lasting change.
Her training includes contemporary cognitive behavioural therapy and creative interventions, alongside specialised trauma training in AEDP - a trauma-informed, integrative approach that links neurobiological understanding with traditional psychotherapy. She also holds a Clinical Supervision Qualification, enabling her to provide supervision to other clinicians, and has enhanced DBS status for work with children and vulnerable adults.
BACP accreditation indicates she has demonstrated a high level of professional competence within the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy ethical framework. Her clinical interests extend to neurodivergence and its mental health impacts - including autism, ADHD and related learning differences - as well as PTSD, complex trauma and the mental health effects of migration and minority stress. Josephine aims to combine evidence-informed therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based approaches, Internal Family Systems and somatic and trauma-focused techniques to meet the specific concerns people bring to therapy.
She welcomes discussion about practical difficulties such as sleep problems, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem and intimacy issues, and supports people dealing with medical and caregiving challenges, chronic illness and bereavement. Throughout her practice she seeks to offer an empathetic, nonjudgemental space where each person’s experience is heard and worked with collaboratively.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
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 experience in clinical practice.
Is Josephine Patten-Walsh a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is BACP-accredited. BACP accreditation indicates that a counsellor or psychotherapist has demonstrated professional competence and adheres to the ethical framework of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Josephine Patten-Walsh provide therapy?
Therapy is provided 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 canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.
Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?
Many people wonder whether remote therapy can offer meaningful help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties or coping with major life changes, online therapy can be comparable in effectiveness to traditional face-to-face sessions and is widely used by therapists to support these issues.One of the clearest benefits is flexibility. People can connect with a therapist in whatever format best fits their life - video calls, phone sessions, live chat or in-app messaging - which makes it easier to attend regularly and to maintain continuity during busy or changing schedules.
Therapists who offer remote work are licensed professionals using established therapeutic methods, and many people find that the convenience of remote sessions helps them stay engaged with the work they want to do. If a particular therapeutic relationship does not feel like the right fit, it is usually possible to switch to a different licensed professional to find the best match.
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