About Me
Hi, my name is Julia, I am interested in the human condition and people's unique stories, I work with you offering you a safe, experienced pair of hands.
I have lived through personal challenges and vicariously through close family members. Via these intense times of anxiety and uncertainty I have managed to find my way through by studying art philosophy and embarking on a lifetime of evolving my own self awareness; a key element to growth. This has lead to a passionate interest and career engaging with my clients delivering therapeutic, mindful counselling.
My experience has been working with both adolescents, adults and couples exploring a myriad of complex life challenges such as:
Anxiety, Depression, Loss Couples, Relationship and Family Difficulties, Divorce, Health Issues, Bereavement, Life transitions and Feeling Stuck.
With the right support and help, I believe that change is possible. I have found that trust in the counselling relationship is the foundation for confidence to build within ourselves to make our own choices and feel empowered and autonomous in our lives. I am committed to professional and personal growth through regular supervision, personal reflection and continued professional development.
How I Work
I use a person centred approach, meaning that the sessions are steered by you, bespoke to you. I draw from a range of theories making my practice eclectic. I also have a keen interest in using creative options and tools when appropriate, allowing plenty of room for clients to express themselves.
As a member of the BACP I am guided by and work within their Ethical Framework.
Qualifications & Professional Memberships
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Registered Member of the BACP
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BA (Hons) Fine Art, UCA.
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Access to Humanistic Counselling, Guildford H&FE
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FdSc Foundation Degree Humanistic Counselling & Psychotherapy from Greenwich University
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CPD Certificate Couples Counselling
Experience:
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Youth Counsellor with NHS
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Counsellor at Reading University Wellbeing Centre
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Counsellor @ Youthline Bracknell
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Salesian College, School Counsellor
TESTIMONIALS
"Of the mental health professionals I have worked with in recent years, Julia has made me feel the most comfortable. She has helped me to understand my anxiety and negative thought patterns, building greater resilience, self-esteem and confidence in my own abilities and decisions. I am in a far stronger position to face challenges than I would have been without our sessions."
H.T.