WELCOME
Welcome to Off Beat Therapy - offering anti-oppressive counselling online and in Sussex, UK.
Welcome. I'm Josiah. I'm a counsellor and the founder of Off Beat Therapy. Off Beat provides counselling to all aged 18+, with a particular focus on work with anyone who might feel unsafe or unwelcome in traditional therapy spaces.
I value authenticity and realness above all else. You can expect me to be a real, relaxed human who values the connection between us. I approach therapy with curiosity, depth, humour and care. You can see more about my philosophy, experience and qualifications below.
I also provide diversity training, specialising in teaching about working with trans and autistic clients/communities at cultural depth. More information about workshops is available on the ‘Training’ page.
OFF BEAT THERAPY
Off Beat Therapy is designed to do things differently.
My clients are often people who have felt uncomfortable, unwelcome or restricted when using traditional therapy services. You might be looking for therapy around anxiety, depression, identity, family estrangement, overwhelm, burnout or just looking to help cope with the world.
I work with clients from all walks of life. You can read more about some of the areas I specialise in under the 'Counselling' tab above, which includes working with drag performers (queens, kings and all others), comedians and other performers. Also middle aged/older trans people and queer parents or those exploring their parenting/family options. I also have a background in creative/play-based therapy techniques.
As of Summer 2026, I am currently offering sessions online only, as I move my practice from Surrey to Sussex. I will recommence in-person work in 2027. Although I don't have a definite in-person base yet, you are welcome to reach out for more details.
My work is often creative, visual and quirky - a bit offbeat. As such, you won't find any AI generated words on my website or in any of my work: it's important that it's all me.
More information is available on the ‘FAQ’ page.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Professional experience
I began my career working with queer youth at risk of exploitation and homelessness. I worked within trans communities for many years and co-founded cliniQ - Europe's first trans specific holistic sexual health and counselling service. I have since worked in counselling agencies, outdoor education, summer camps, schools, sexual health clinics, diversity training organisations, outreach services and charities.
My counselling experience has included working with the trans community and adult survivors of childhood abuse.
Qualifications
I am a fully qualified and insured integrative counsellor. I qualified with a BACP Approved Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. I also hold a multidisciplinary BSc (hons) degree with a focus on child psychology and counselling, a qualification in Counselling Children in Schools and am a certified Trauma Informed Practitioner.
I attend regular continuous professional development training and am an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). I am also a 'friend' member of the Black, African and Asian Therapy Network (BAATN) which gives me access to training from therapists within these communities. You can find out about these organisations/check my listings using the linked logos below:
Training
I have over 15 years experience designing and delivering diversity training. I am also a CPCAB approved counselling tutor, teaching skills to trainees, and hold a teaching qualification.
I specialise in workshops that are celebrative of trans and neurodivergent communities and approach learning in a different, immersive way. My trainings are packed with activities and experiential learning.
For more information about training, please see the 'Training' page.
LGBTQ+ affirmative and neuroinclusive counsellor, certified trauma informed practitioner, NCPS Accredited Member, Friend of BAATN practitioner member
