Counsellor profile
Josie Peacock, NCPS
Psychotherapeutic counsellor - anxiety and addiction
See online counselling options- ACT and CBT
- Attachment work
- Hypnotherapy
About Josie
Counsellor Josie Peacock is a psychotherapeutic counsellor and an NCPS registrant with five years' experience. She works in the United Kingdom and lists stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem and depression among the issues she addresses.
Josie has worked in private practice, in the NHS, and with a charity providing end of life and palliative care. That range of work has exposed her to many different life problems and distressing experiences. She draws on several therapeutic approaches to respond to what each person brings.
Sessions focus on practical conversation. Josie listens and helps people talk through current problems and past hurts. She aims to help people find small steps that build confidence, increase self-care and reduce overwhelming feelings.
Her style is described in plain terms: respectful, non-judgemental and attentive. She uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, cognitive behavioural techniques, client-centred methods and hypnotherapy as tools in her work.
People seek her help for a wide range of concerns beyond anxiety and depression. These include relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, addiction, ADHD and issues that come with life changes.
When someone first makes contact they complete a short questionnaire and then arrange a first session. Josie notes that progress is often step by step and that talking about difficult feelings can bring relief and clearer next steps.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps people identify personal values and take small actions that matter even when feelings are difficult. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Josie will discuss different methods with the client and decide together what fits best. The choice will depend on the client's needs, goals and what they find most useful in conversation. The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm which session types are available before booking. Many people find online work useful because it can fit into a working day, avoid travel and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Phone or video sessions can be chosen to suit quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth, but check the current options to know what this counsellor offers.Areas of expertise
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem and depression among other issues.
What kind of therapy style does she use?
She uses a conversational, client-centred style and draws on ACT, attachment work, CBT and hypnotherapy as appropriate.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years' experience working in private practice, the NHS and for a charity in end of life and palliative care.
What are her credentials and where does she work?
She is registered with NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list explicit session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of counselling?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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