Wendy Joseph , BACP

Wendy Joseph is a BACP-accredited practitioner with 16 years of clinical experience and an Advanced Integrated Clinical Supervisor accreditation. She is a trauma-informed and neurodivergence-informed clinician who trained initially as a UK Registered Mental Health Nurse, retiring after 20 years in that role. Her academic background includes an MSc with Distinction in Public Health, with a thesis on the psychology of behaviour change, and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, with a thesis on workplace role identity, culture and leadership. She is also a health researcher with four published papers on topics such as autism, domestic violence, and dementia risk prediction, and she is awaiting PhD candidacy.

Her therapeutic training includes Gestalt approaches - blending psychodynamic and humanistic perspectives to support self-awareness, insight, and integration across mind and body. Wendy keeps her practice current through substantial continuing professional development, typically completing around 200 hours each year. Her working style is relaxed and adaptable while staying client-led, and she offers structured programmes for areas such as attachment styles, executive functioning, emotional regulation, addiction including porn and masturbation addiction, ADHD coaching, self-compassion, anxiety management, positive psychology, emotional intelligence, relationship repair, and preparing for separation or divorce.

Wendy uses validated self-report mental health and wellbeing assessments provided by an external psychology service and can recommend evidence-based resources to support personal growth. Her clinical skills draw on polyvagal theory, somatic experiencing, trauma-focused body approaches for disorganised attachment, positive psychology, solution-focused brief therapy, the FLASH technique for processing traumatic memories, and Gottman Method work in training. She holds autism and AD(H)D-informed therapy accreditation and has broad practice experience in carer wellbeing, severe and enduring mental health, dementia, autism and AD(H)D, intimate partner violence, and workplace bullying. Her work is shaped by clinical experience, research, and ongoing professional development.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Support

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating that form in early life and continue to shape current relationships. It helps clients understand attachment styles, improve emotional connection, and address difficulties that arise in close relationships.

Client-Centered Therapy places the client’s experience at the heart of the work, using empathy, active listening, and non-directive support to foster self-exploration and personal growth. It is useful for building self-esteem, managing life changes, and clarifying goals.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and practical techniques to reduce reactivity and build emotional regulation. It is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and improving sleep and everyday coping skills.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and will be decided collaboratively. Wendy Joseph works with clients to identify the methods that best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as therapy progresses.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility limits. These options make it easier to attend regularly, maintain continuity of care, and access support from licensed professionals in a way that fits daily life.