Josephine Leibrandt

I’m Jo, an integrative counsellor based in Great Malvern, working from Bloom Space near the theatre.

People often come to me when something isn’t quite working anymore. You might feel overwhelmed, or unsure why things feel the way they do. Sometimes there’s a clear reason. Sometimes there isn’t.

I offer a space where you can slow things down and begin to make sense of what’s going on, without pressure or judgement. We work at your pace, paying attention to what matters to you, and finding a way forward that feels real and sustainable.

I came to counselling after experiencing the impact of therapy in my own life during a challenging time. That experience stayed with me and shaped the way I work. I know what it’s like to sit on the other side of the room.

Before training as a counsellor, I worked in psychology research and in the field of animal behaviour and welfare, including work with primates and environmental education. That background continues to inform my curiosity about people, relationships, and the environments we’re a part of.

My qualifications include:

MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy

Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapy Studies

MSc Applied Animal Behaviour and Welfare

BSc Psychology

I’m a registered member of the BACP and currently working towards Level 7 qualification as a psychotherapist.

I’ve worked with both short-term and long-term clients across university settings, the charitable sector, and private practice.

I work with a wide range of issues, but I often support people who are experiencing:

Anxiety, panic,

Low mood, burnout,

Relationship difficulties,

Questions around identity, sexuality, or sense of self,

The impact of past experiences, including trauma or abuse,

Neurodiversity,

Estrangement from family members,

Bereavement.

You don’t need to have a clear “label” for what’s going on. It’s enough to know that something doesn’t feel right.

I’m an integrative therapist, which means I draw from different approaches depending on what’s helpful for you.

At the core of my work is Gestalt therapy. This focuses on your present-moment experience and what’s happening between us in the room. It’s a way of working that builds awareness, helping you to notice patterns, reactions, and parts of yourself that may have been out of view.

I also bring in:

Psychodynamic ideas to explore how past experiences shape current patterns

CBT tools where practical support and structure are useful

Compassion Focused Therapy to work with self-criticism and build a sense of internal safety

Our work is collaborative. I won’t analyse you from a distance or tell you who you are. Instead, we’ll explore things together, openly and honestly.

We can also work creatively using art materials, cards, figures etc. Some people also choose to work outdoors through walking therapy.

Above all, I aim to offer a relationship where you can think, feel, and speak freely, and begin to understand yourself more clearly.