Armed Forces Counselling in Sidcup
I am an experienced Counsellor with over 25 years experience. I aim to offer a safe space to to work on whatever you feel is important to focus on to make your life manageable or better. Life can be busy and I am a strong advocate in working in the way that fits into your life, whether that is online, telephone or in person. The work we do together is focused on you but based on the relationship we develop, that why I always offer a free no obligation initial session. Making space in your life to look at what you want to change rather than letting it flood every minute of your day can be a great first step.
I am an experienced Counsellor with over 25 years experience. I aim to offer a safe space to to work on whatever you feel is important to focus on to make your life manageable or better. Life can be busy and I am a strong advocate in working in the way that fits into your life, whether that is online, telephone or in person. The work we do together is focused on you but based on the relationship we develop, that why I always offer a free no obligation initial session. Making space in your life to look at what you want to change rather than letting it flood every minute of your day can be a great first step.
Welcome — I’m really glad you’re here.
I’m an Integrative Intersectional Transactional Analysis Psychotherapist in Advanced Training, with a strong belief in the power of human connection and each person’s capacity for change.
At the heart of my work sits intersectionality — an understanding that our experiences are shaped by the many parts of who we are, such as our culture, race, gender, sexuality, class, and life experiences. I hold this awareness at the core of my practice, offering a space where all aspects of your identity are acknowledged, respected, and safe to explore.
Welcome — I’m really glad you’re here.
I’m an Integrative Intersectional Transactional Analysis Psychotherapist in Advanced Training, with a strong belief in the power of human connection and each person’s capacity for change.
At the heart of my work sits intersectionality — an understanding that our experiences are shaped by the many parts of who we are, such as our culture, race, gender, sexuality, class, and life experiences. I hold this awareness at the core of my practice, offering a space where all aspects of your identity are acknowledged, respected, and safe to explore.
I’m Julieann, I work with the complexities of life. My experience is grounded in both professional understanding and lived experience allowing me to connect with clients in a genuine and human way. Life is not always straightforward. I work with anxiety, loss, family and relationship issues. Including complex background issues such as childhood sexual abuse and gang affiliiated issues.
Therapy is a collaborative process where you’ll feel heard, supported and empowered. if you’re here, you’ ve already taken an important first step - when you’re ready, message me to see if I am the right therapist for you.
I’m Julieann, I work with the complexities of life. My experience is grounded in both professional understanding and lived experience allowing me to connect with clients in a genuine and human way. Life is not always straightforward. I work with anxiety, loss, family and relationship issues. Including complex background issues such as childhood sexual abuse and gang affiliiated issues.
Therapy is a collaborative process where you’ll feel heard, supported and empowered. if you’re here, you’ ve already taken an important first step - when you’re ready, message me to see if I am the right therapist for you.
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Hello and Welcome, Life can indeed be difficult at times. Many are struggling with mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings can rise to the surface. We find ourselves thinking, feeling and acting in ways that do not reflect who we want to be. Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a PHD(Hon), Master Degree and EMDR(Accredited), I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
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Hello and Welcome, Life can indeed be difficult at times. Many are struggling with mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings can rise to the surface. We find ourselves thinking, feeling and acting in ways that do not reflect who we want to be. Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a PHD(Hon), Master Degree and EMDR(Accredited), I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
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I bring to my practice a deep understanding of high-stress environments, built on my own background in the Armed Forces and my work within corporate settings.
Therapy is a process that benefits from consistency. While everyone’s needs are different, I generally ask clients to plan for at least 12 sessions to give us enough time to build trust and understand what’s really going on.
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Additionally, I have specialist training and experience in working with baby loss, survivors of childhood sexual abuse and the armed forces community.
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I also lead workshops, clinically supervise other therapists, provide support for charities and frontline staff; and have provided therapy for the Police, Intelligence Services, Armed Forces and those within the music industry
Hello and Welcome, Life can indeed be difficult at times. Many are struggling with mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings can rise to the surface. We find ourselves thinking, feeling and acting in ways that do not reflect who we want to be. Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a PHD(Hon), Master Degree and EMDR(Accredited), I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
I also lead workshops, clinically supervise other therapists, provide support for charities and frontline staff; and have provided therapy for the Police, Intelligence Services, Armed Forces and those within the music industry
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You may be in the military or emergency services, or adjusting to life after leaving.
I offer a secure, discrete and safe place to discuss your concerns and challenges. I don't discuss them with your employer and your sessions are confidential. I respect my clients and am not judgemental. I work hard to build trust. I work with adults from all backgrounds and specialise in the matters related to the military and emergence services.
You may be in the military or emergency services, or adjusting to life after leaving.
I offer a secure, discrete and safe place to discuss your concerns and challenges. I don't discuss them with your employer and your sessions are confidential. I respect my clients and am not judgemental. I work hard to build trust. I work with adults from all backgrounds and specialise in the matters related to the military and emergence services.
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Are you waking up feeling deep darkness, trapped by worries or overwhelmed from relationship dynamics. Together we step into courageous vulnerability, seeking active meaningful change! I emulate the trustworthiness & efficacy of the NHS & evidenced therapies, without restrictions. Therapy is: empowering & enabling you to become your own therapist. I create a safe, authentic & non-judgmental space to explore your agenda, at your pace. Typically, we meet for 50 minute appointments & for 12-20+ sessions. I maintain Continuing Professional Development, Ethical Competence & Supervision from experts in the field evidenced by the BABCP.
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My approach is relational, meaning I see our connection as central to the work. I’ll be alongside you as we explore your inner world, your relationships, and your sense of self. This might mean sitting with uncertainty or working with painful emotions, but also opens space for meaningful change.
Therapy with me is a space for honest exploration. It’s a chance to increase awareness, find clarity, and reconnect with yourself. I believe that therapy is a deeply personal and collaborative process. We’ll work together to explore what’s going on for you, develop insight into patterns or difficulties, and support your growth and healing.
My approach is relational, meaning I see our connection as central to the work. I’ll be alongside you as we explore your inner world, your relationships, and your sense of self. This might mean sitting with uncertainty or working with painful emotions, but also opens space for meaningful change.
From time to time we all struggle. Our thoughts can become jumbled and life seems difficult and sometimes even unbearable. Sometimes we can behave in ways we don't truly understand. In therapy we can explore your struggles be they old or new and look to identify the roots of your pain.
From time to time we all struggle. Our thoughts can become jumbled and life seems difficult and sometimes even unbearable. Sometimes we can behave in ways we don't truly understand. In therapy we can explore your struggles be they old or new and look to identify the roots of your pain.
Are you struggling to balance a various life roles with your personal needs? I work with individuals and couples in the UK and internationally who feel disconnected from their purpose. Clients often come to me feeling stuck, overwhelmed by expectations, and wrestling with stress or emptiness. Together, we’ll explore the underlying causes of these feelings, move beyond the pressure to "just tough it out," and help you reclaim your authentic narrative. Insight tells us that motivation rarely arrives on its own; it is the act of stepping forward that creates the momentum for change.
Are you struggling to balance a various life roles with your personal needs? I work with individuals and couples in the UK and internationally who feel disconnected from their purpose. Clients often come to me feeling stuck, overwhelmed by expectations, and wrestling with stress or emptiness. Together, we’ll explore the underlying causes of these feelings, move beyond the pressure to "just tough it out," and help you reclaim your authentic narrative. Insight tells us that motivation rarely arrives on its own; it is the act of stepping forward that creates the momentum for change.
I also lead workshops, clinically supervise other therapists, provide support for charities and frontline staff; and have provided therapy for the Police, Intelligence Services, Armed Forces and those within the music industry
Hello and Welcome, Life can indeed be difficult at times. Many are struggling with mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings can rise to the surface. We find ourselves thinking, feeling and acting in ways that do not reflect who we want to be. Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a PHD(Hon), Master Degree and EMDR(Accredited), I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
I also lead workshops, clinically supervise other therapists, provide support for charities and frontline staff; and have provided therapy for the Police, Intelligence Services, Armed Forces and those within the music industry
Hello and Welcome, Life can indeed be difficult at times. Many are struggling with mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings can rise to the surface. We find ourselves thinking, feeling and acting in ways that do not reflect who we want to be. Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a PHD(Hon), Master Degree and EMDR(Accredited), I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
Having been a client myself, in my past, I have a strong appreciation of how difficult and painful life can be at times and the benefits of being able to explore what is going on for you in a totally non-judgmental, deeply empathic and confidential space, which is for you and you alone. I am an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist which means I am qualified and experienced in working with a range of strategies, techniques and modalities, depending on your specific needs with 16 years expc. The therapeutic relationship we will share is central to the work we will do together in order to help you explore and resolve your issues.
Having been a client myself, in my past, I have a strong appreciation of how difficult and painful life can be at times and the benefits of being able to explore what is going on for you in a totally non-judgmental, deeply empathic and confidential space, which is for you and you alone. I am an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist which means I am qualified and experienced in working with a range of strategies, techniques and modalities, depending on your specific needs with 16 years expc. The therapeutic relationship we will share is central to the work we will do together in order to help you explore and resolve your issues.
I offer a concession rate of £50 per session for L4 counselling students and Veterans.
I have extensive experience of working with adults of all ages, backgrounds and circumstances, and this, in tandem with my wide and deep range of life experiences and extensive counselling training, helps clients explore and, hopefully, find a way through what it is that has led them to seek counselling.
I offer confidential, empathic, and non-judgemental support for both in the long- and short-term, whether through face-to-face sessions in my home, online or on the phone, or even outdoors walking and talking on Wimbledon Common.
Rest assured, from the outset, you will be heard and acknowledged as a person in your own right.
I offer a concession rate of £50 per session for L4 counselling students and Veterans.
I have extensive experience of working with adults of all ages, backgrounds and circumstances, and this, in tandem with my wide and deep range of life experiences and extensive counselling training, helps clients explore and, hopefully, find a way through what it is that has led them to seek counselling.
I offer confidential, empathic, and non-judgemental support for both in the long- and short-term, whether through face-to-face sessions in my home, online or on the phone, or even outdoors walking and talking on Wimbledon Common.
Rest assured, from the outset, you will be heard and acknowledged as a person in your own right.
You might be someone who looks like they’re coping on the outside, but inside things feel harder than they should. Anxiety, past experiences, or self-doubt can quietly shape how you think, feel, and respond, even when you’re trying your best to move forward.
I offer a space where we can slow things down and make sense of what’s happening, without judgement or pressure. From there, we begin to work through it. Using approaches such as CBT, EMDR & counselling, the aim isn’t just to talk, but to help you experience change in how you feel, think, and respond so life begins to feel more manageable and more like your own again.
You might be someone who looks like they’re coping on the outside, but inside things feel harder than they should. Anxiety, past experiences, or self-doubt can quietly shape how you think, feel, and respond, even when you’re trying your best to move forward.
I offer a space where we can slow things down and make sense of what’s happening, without judgement or pressure. From there, we begin to work through it. Using approaches such as CBT, EMDR & counselling, the aim isn’t just to talk, but to help you experience change in how you feel, think, and respond so life begins to feel more manageable and more like your own again.
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