Meet Josie
Josie Seydel, AFBPsS, C.Psychol, is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with over two decades of extensive clinical experience. A member of the Health Care Professionals Council and an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, Josie offers a profound blend of psychological expertise and spiritual guidance. Her career encompasses diverse roles, including work with adolescent in-patient mental health, forensic services, domestic abuse, refugee and asylum seeker services, and outpatient eating disorder services.
Josie’s unique approach integrates traditional psychological therapies with mindfulness and psychedelic integration, reflecting her comprehensive training in psychedelics and membership with the Institute of Psychedelic Therapy. As a best-selling co-author of two mindfulness books, Josie has made significant contributions to the field, providing accessible tools for mental wellness.
Her commitment to continuous learning is evident in her varied qualifications, including advanced training in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, as a plant medicine guide and professional mindfulness teacher. Josie’s holistic practice is enriched by her personal interests in wild foraging, travel, and meditation, which she has practiced since 1987.
Currently, Josie runs an independent practice, offering both in-person and online psychological therapy services, consultations, and workshops, dedicated to fostering emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being in her clients. Her compassionate and integrative approach has earned her recognition as a transformative healer in her field.