Kate Joseph

I am an experienced integrative psychotherapist, with a decade of experience working with individuals, and more recently with couples using EFCT. 

I am a registered member of British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT).

Individual Therapy 

As an integrative therapist, I am able draw from a range of approaches in which I'm trained, tailoring therapy to the unique needs of each client.

I am most informed and inspired by training in IFS therapy (Internal Family Systems), somatic trauma approaches (Polyvagal Theory, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Resilience-Informed Therapy) and continue to be guided by a neuroscience and attachment lens.

My approach is warm, flexible and collaborative. I see therapy as a two-way relationship in which the therapist and client are partners. My primary focus is building a trusting therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe exploring whatever brings them to therapy.

Couples Counselling

In my work with couples, I use Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)—a structured, evidence-based model that helps partners move out of reactive patterns and into deeper emotional connection. EFCT focuses on creating safety in the relationship, so each person can feel seen, 

If you are interested but unsure, or would like to ask any questions, please feel free to get in touch. I offer a free initial 15 minute telephone/video call before arranging a first session.

The first session will then be an opportunity to discuss what brings you to therapy, whether we are a good fit, and crucially whether you feel comfortable. We will also talk through fees and practical arrangements.

​​If for any reason I’m not able to help, I always aim to offer alternative referral options.

I am an Integrative Psychotherapist and EFT couples counsellor with a decade of experience offering therapy in person and online.

I specialise in working with parents in the perinatal period, across a range of issues from fertility, pregnancy, loss, birth trauma, adjusting to parenthood and relationship difficulties.

My approach is warm, flexible and collaborative. I see therapy as a two-way relationship in which the therapist and client are partners. My primary focus is building a trusting therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe exploring whatever brings them to therapy.

As an Integrative therapist I am able to tailor interventions to meet the specific needs of each client. I draw from a range of evidence based therapies in which I am trained, including IFS, person centred, and somatic approaches. I am also now trained in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy - an evidence based short term approach to couples therapy rooted in attachment theory and emotional regulation.

​I offer short, medium or longer term work, depending on your circumstances and hopes for therapy.

I am a fully insured registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and registered member of International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)

BACP endorsed Post-graduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, UEL

IFS Level 1 (Life Architect)

EFCT externship (ICEEFT)

Certificate in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy

Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)

Level 3 Certificate in Counselling, CANDI

Individual £70 (50 minutes sessions) or £105 (75 minute sessions)

Couples £85 (50 minute sessions) or £125 (75 minute sessions) - rates are set at a reduced rate for 2025 whilst I continue my training journey in EFCT.

I offer a free initial 15 minute telephone/video call to answer any questions and decide if you would like to book a first session. 

The first full session will then be an opportunity to discuss what brings you to therapy, how we might work together, and crucially whether you feel comfortable working together. If after this you decide if you'd like to go ahead we will then agree logistics, such as frequency and time.

I am an experienced BACP registered Integrative psychotherapist and counsellor and EFT couples therapist based in Hackney, London.  

Working integratively means I am able to tailor interventions to meet the specific needs of each client.  I draw from a range of evidence based therapies in which I am trained - primarily person centred, IFS and somatic approaches. I also informed by attachment theory and neuroscience.

In my couples work, I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an evidence-based, structured approach that helps partners understand and respond to each other in more connected, supportive ways.

My approach is warm, flexible and collaborative. I see therapy as a two-way relationship in which the therapist and client are partners. My primary focus is building a trusting therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe exploring whatever brings them to therapy. I am committed to inclusive, neurodiversity-affirming practice that honors diverse ways of thinking, learning, and experiencing the world.

​I offer short, medium or longer term work.

I have 10 years experience working in mental health and therapeutic services across NHS, private, third sector settings.

I have worked with a broad client-base of all ages and walks of life, but have particular experience working with parents in the perinatal period and trauma. ​

Registered member of the Professional Standards Authority accredited British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP)

Registered member of International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)

BACP endorsed Post-graduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, UEL

IFS Level 1 (Life Architect)

EFCT externship (ICEEFT)

Certificate in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy

Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)

Level 3 Certificate in Counselling, CANDI

If you are interested but unsure whether counselling and psychotherapy is right for you, or would like to ask any questions, please feel free to get in touch. I offer a free initial 15 minute telephone/video call so we can discuss such questions before committing to a first session.

The first session will then be an opportunity to discuss what brings you to therapy, how we might work together, and crucially whether you feel comfortable working together. If you decide if you'd like to go ahead with more sessions we will then agree logistics, such as frequency and time.

​​If for any reason I’m not able to help, I always aim to offer alternative referral options.

I am an experienced BACP registered Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor practising in London and Suffolk.

As an Integrative therapist I offer a tailored approach, adapting to fit the individual needs and circumstances of each client. I am trained to draw from a range of evidence based approaches, including IFS, EFCT, person centred, somatic and attachment based models.

My approach is warm, flexible and collaborative. I see therapy as a two-way relationship in which the therapist and client are partners. My primary focus is building a trusting therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe to explore whatever brings them to therapy.

I offer short, medium or long term work, depending on your circumstances and hopes for therapy.

If you are interested but unsure whether counselling and psychotherapy is right for you, or would like to ask any questions please feel free to get in touch. I offer an initial 15 minute telephone/video call free of charge to answer questions and get a sense of whether you'd like to book an initial session.

​The initial session is opportunity to discuss what brings you to therapy, your hopes, and crucially whether you feel comfortable working together. If we decide to go ahead we will then agree logistics, such as frequency and time and take it from there.

​​If for any reason I’m not able to help, I always aim to offer alternative referral options.

​I offer talking therapy online and in person from my practice rooms in Hackney, London and just outside Woodbridge, Suffolk. 

I have been working with individual clients for over 10 years, and more recently have expanded my work to include couples.

Initially trained Integrative therapist, I am able to tailor therapy to the individual needs and circumstances of each client.  I am also trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and in somatic trauma therapies, integrating the body and nervous system awareness where needed.  

In my growing couples practice, I am trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), an evidence-based model grounded in attachment theory. EFCT helps couples recognize and understand their emotional needs and interaction patterns, break negative cycles, and build deeper, more secure connections for a fulfilling and resilient relationship.

My approach is warm, flexible, and neurodiversity-affirming. I am committed to creating an inclusive space that honors and celebrates diverse identities and life experiences. I work to ensure that therapy is accessible and welcoming to all, adapting to different communication styles, pacing, and needs so you feel fully seen, heard, and supported. 

I provide short, medium, or long-term therapy tailored to your individual needs and hopes for therapy. 

Individual fee: £70 (50 minutes sessions) or £105 (75 minute sessions)

Couples fee: £85 (50 minute sessions) or £125 (75 minute sessions) - rates are set at a reduced rate for 2025 whilst I continue my training journey in EFCT.

If you are interested but unsure whether counselling and psychotherapy is right for you, or would like to ask any questions please feel free to get in touch. I offer an initial brief 15 minute telephone call to discuss questions and arrange an initial session.

The initial session is then an opportunity to discuss in more detail what brings you to therapy, hopes and relevant context. If we decide to go ahead we will then agree logistics, such as frequency and time, and take it from there.

If for any reason I’m not able to help, I always aim to offer alternative referral options.