Josie Urso

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I understand that reaching out for help can often feel overwhelming, and I truly commend you for taking that step toward improving your mental health.

As a qualified Gestalt counsellor, I am deeply committed to supporting individuals and couples on their emotional journey toward self-awareness, healing, and connection. I approach therapy with a blend of cultural insight, empathy, and personal experience, drawing from my Italian heritage and my role as a mother to two young daughters.

My therapeutic style is dynamic and engaging. I am not the type of counsellor who simply sits with a clipboard and nods occasionally. Instead, I actively engage with you during our sessions to explore and understand whatever challenges you may be facing. My goal is to help you navigate these issues in a collaborative and meaningful way.

I am deeply curious and passionate about understanding the unique experience of each client. I believe in giving my clients the time and space they need to process their emotions and make progress at their own pace. I am patient and supportive, always ensuring they feel heard and valued.

I provide thoughtful feedback, offering guidance to help clients manage their emotions and challenges, empowering them to grow and heal in their own way.

I offer a holistic, integrative approach that fosters personal growth and emotional resilience. My aim is to help you become more present in your life, breaking negative patterns and cultivating the self-compassion and self-awareness needed to move forward in a positive direction.

My Approach:

My primary focus is to provide a nurturing space for healing and growth, empowering you to explore your emotional experiences in a way that promotes positive change and lasting well-being. I take a friendly and innovative approach, bringing both a personal touch and a sense of originality. I believe that by offering the right conditions and environment, you have the capacity to thrive. 

I trained at the Gestalt Centre in London, and as a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I am committed to maintaining the highest standards of professional ethics and care. I am also a member of the International Gestalt Integrative Institute, where I earned a certificate in Advanced Couples Therapy training.

In my Gestalt practice, I integrate creative experiments into sessions when appropriate. These techniques help deepen exploration and enhance self-awareness, encouraging clients to gain a richer understanding of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours.

Having personally overcome the challenges of panic disorder, I know the importance of processing emotions in a safe, non-judgmental space. This experience informs my work, and I am passionate about helping individuals reconnect with their emotions and develop a deeper understanding of themselves.

Areas of Specialization:

I have experience supporting clients through a range of issues, including:

• Relationship difficulties

• Anxiety

• Panic attacks

• OCD

• Depression

• Body image issues

• Self-esteem struggles

• Loneliness

• Life transitions

• Belonging

• Trauma

In addition to individual counselling, I also work with couples to help them reconnect, improve communication, and navigate relationship complexities. By creating a safe, supportive environment, I guide couples in rediscovering mutual understanding and emotional intimacy, empowering them to strengthen their bond and move forward with greater clarity and compassion.

Having maintained a loving relationship with my partner for 21 years, I bring valuable personal insight into the complexities and demands that are necessary for a relationship to thrive. It’s not always easy, but it is certainly worth the effort.

Whether you are seeking individual therapy or support as part of a couple, I’m here to help. If you’re ready to begin your journey of self-discovery, I am happy to support you.

I offer a FREE 20 minutes initial consultation online via zoom (or similar) for you to to describe what brought you to counselling, what you are looking for from therapy, and to answer any other questions you may have, so that we can establish if we are suited to work together. Any ongoing approach will be guided by your goals.