Joshua Fletcher

Psychotherapist, author and podcaster specialising in anxiety & mental health

Speaker fees:

In-person: £3k-£5k
Virtual: £1k-£3k

Topics:

Mental Health & Wellbeing
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Imposter Syndrome
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Anxiety

Joshua Fletcher, widely known as Anxiety Josh, is a leading psychotherapist, best-selling author, and podcaster specialising in anxiety and mental health.

With an audience of over 300,000 followers on social media, Joshua has built a highly engaged community seeking expert guidance on managing anxiety. His Disordered podcast has surpassed one million downloads, and his latest book, And How Does That Make You Feel, is an Audible best-seller.

Joshua’s expertise has been featured in major British media outlets, including front-page coverage in The Times, as well as features in The Guardian, The Daily Mail, and The Irish Observer. He has appeared on several well-known podcasts, including Dr Alex George’s Stompcast, Frankie Bridge’s podcast, Helen Marie’s podcast, and Richard Hammond’s Who We Are Now.

As a specialist in anxiety, Joshua’s talks cover a wide range of anxiety-related topics, such as imposter syndrome, productivity anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, and OCD. He also delves into the important distinction between general anxiety and anxiety disorders, offering clarity on how these conditions manifest and affect individuals. His engaging and insightful presentations help audiences better understand these challenges and provide actionable strategies for managing them.

Joshua has delivered keynotes and workshops for major organisations, including Microsoft, Bupa, Stylist Magazine, La Roche-Posay, Brentford FC, Fulham FC, the University of Manchester, and the University of Kent. He was also the closing keynote speaker at the BACP conference, the largest psychotherapy registering body in the UK.

In his presentations and workshops, Joshua emphasises the importance of understanding anxiety and how this knowledge can positively influence organisational culture. By offering practical, insightful guidance, he equips individuals and teams with the tools to engage openly with mental health issues, fostering a more supportive and mentally healthy environment. His bad jokes are also included.

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In this keynote or workshop, Joshua introduces how anxiety manifests in the workplace and affects individuals in different ways. He breaks down various forms of anxiety, from productivity anxiety and social anxiety to more severe experiences such as panic attacks, agoraphobia, and intrusive thoughts. He also addresses depression in the workplace, offering a broad view of the mental health challenges that employees may face.

In this engaging and humorous workshop, Joshua explores the concept of emotional conservatism—when individuals hide their feelings, emotions, and vulnerabilities due to fear of judgment. He delves into how this mindset can become a barrier in both personal and professional life, preventing people from being their authentic selves and contributing to a healthier environments.

In this talk, Joshua addresses imposter syndrome—what it is, how it presents, and the theories behind why it arises. Drawing on his expertise in anxiety, Joshua provides extensive psychoeducation and shares insights from various therapeutic modalities to explain the origins of imposter syndrome, which is often linked to anxiety.

This keynote is designed as a catch-all for everyone, whether you’re experiencing low-level anxiety, like feeling guilty for doing nothing, or more severe forms of anxiety, such as panic attacks, OCD, agoraphobia, health anxiety, or social anxiety. Delivered in a fast-paced and humorous way, the talk ensures that no matter where you fall on the anxiety spectrum, you’ll feel seen and understood.

In this keynote, Joshua introduces audiences to the world of therapy, drawing from his best-selling book, And How Does That Make You Feel?, which offers a behind-the-scenes look at the therapy room. Josh not only invites you into the therapy space but also shares his own thought process while working with clients, offering a deeper understanding of what therapy truly entails.

In this talk, Joshua covers how to choose the right therapist, especially for those unfamiliar with the process. He explores different therapeutic modalities, what therapy looks like in practice, and when it’s okay to not seek therapy. Additionally, he dispels some of the common myths surrounding therapy, making the process more approachable and accessible.

What people say

Josh worked with the Brentford board and the workshop went down really well. He left us with food for thought and helped people who wouldn’t usually open up make strides in talking about things that they initially felt uncomfortable to talk about.

Monique Chowdhuri, Brentford FC

Josh’s talk on imposter syndrome for our Mental Health Awareness Week was a brilliant way to kick-start the day. Not only was the content engaging, but he made us laugh and we all went away feeling more knowledgeable on the subject. We’ll definitely book him in again for other talks.

Yoni Ross, Clear Channel

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