Corey Joseph (UK & abroad)

Therapy is not a cookie-cutter experience and an integrative approach allows us to match the appropriate therapy philosophies and resources to your present needs and overall goals. With this in mind, I create the space to flexibly move between the different areas you might consider important, ranging from formative experiences to your future aspirations.

Being holistic means that throughout our process I am curious about and inclusive of all elements of your experience and identity. This goes beyond thoughts and feelings to include how experiences might manifest in the body, and how your specific cultural context might shape and intersect with your life.

Within this I will often draw from the following specialisms:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): ACT can help us build greater tolerance and capacity when we are challenged by difficult thoughts and feelings. Central to this is a mindful noticing of our experience, learning to observe and acknowledge what arises, rather than becoming instantly drawn into automatic responses. An ACT approach is particularly useful for creating the breathing room to approach our challenges with greater self-compassion and in a way that is more aligned with our underlying needs and values. In practice, ACT can be particularly helpful for those struggling with intrusive thoughts and/or a critical internal monologue.

• Therapeutic coaching: Drawing on my training as a coach, we can shift the style of our sessions, moving from exploratory work around past and present, towards identifying future goals and the practical steps required to achieve them. This can be particularly useful when navigating specific life transitions (e.g. changing jobs), rebuilding from adverse life experiences (including post-traumatic growth), or consolidating new patterns developed through therapy.

I know that lengthy explanations of therapy jargon can be off-putting and may not clearly illustrate how the process might support you specifically. While I've kept this brief, I'd be happy to discuss further and answer any questions you might have during a free 30 minute introductory call.