Counselling in RG5

Are you looking to work through what is troubling you in a safe, respectful and supportive environment? I work as an Integrative psychotherapist/counsellor drawing from a range of theories and techniques including person-centred, psychodynamic and CBT based on your needs and what suits you best. I offer both short and long-term therapy, working alongside you on your journey to make the changes you choose to make. Together, we can start to uncover the root of your issue and work at a pace that suits you.

We might all experience times in our life when we're struggling to cope, and when we do, talking our problems through with someone who understands us can be just the thing that lifts the weight from our shoulders and allows us to find a new path forward. Although I try to shy away from labels and diagnosis, I've helped people suffering from anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and anger management issues, and more. It's vital that you feel comfortable talking to your counsellor, and so I offer a half price first session to help you decide if I'm the right person for you.

Hi, I’m Julie, thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I offer short or long term counselling with adults. As a qualified integrative counsellor I may combine different therapeutic models suited to your individual needs. I aim to create a space for you to identify your current difficulties and explore how your past maybe affecting your present life.

My Clients over the last 18 years have ranged from having simple symptoms ( i.e. sleep disturbances, anxiety about interviews or social anxiety ) to severe symptoms (i.e. severe depression, insomnia, PTSD, OCD, Borderline Personality or sexual abuse). My clients are looking for tools that will help them reduce or eliminate those symptoms but they are also wanting to develop long term functional habits that will help them lead a healthier life. Most of my clients are highly functional but they are struggling with emotional issues in their relationships with childhood abuse, addictions, fears, self-esteem and others.

I offer personal coaching focused on self-discovery, goal setting, motivation & well-being. With clarity, creativity, and discipline, I help clients overcome obstacles, build confidence, and unlock their potential. My mission is to inspire people to find meaning, listen to their inner voice, and design a life that excites them. I have established an online community called CreativeLC dedicated to empowering your personal development and well-being. I have a strong passion for meditation and mindfulness and I tie these practices into our sessions.

People come to counselling for many different reasons. You may have something specific that you are looking to change or gain help with. It may be that you're feeling stuck, experiencing feelings of depression, anxiety, uncertainty and/or feeling overwhelmed. You may have or are still experiencing a traumatic time in your life. Maybe you are looking for an opportunity to get to know yourself better. Counselling allows you to do all of these things, it is a time and space for you. It is an invitation to escape distractions, pressures and your external demands and explore who you are.

Life experiences can sometimes take you to a place where you feel overwhelmed and confused and may cause anxiety or depression. You could feel ashamed or have no sense of who you are and what you want, making it difficult to form decisions or talk to family and friends. This difficulty could result in a feeling of isolation and loneliness. By talking to a qualified counsellor, someone that is impartial, can offer, you a first step to positive change, along with an increased self-awareness and acceptance of yourself and develop relationships with others.

We can all struggle sometimes - we may not always want to share our deepest, most painful feelings and thoughts with friends and family. It can be hard to make the initial step to talk to someone, I'm sensitive and warm, aiming to make that as easy as possible. I've counselled people experiencing trauma, relationship breakdown, bereavement, low confidence, low self esteem, low mood, anxiety, negative thinking, depression and stress. I work non judgementally - believing we’re all doing the best we can, with warmth and empathy for you to safely explore. I won't advise or tell you what to do, believing you hold your solutions.

Are you feeling lost or misunderstood? Do you have days when it feels like it's a bit too much to cope with? For many of us, life has not been the same recently. We all, in varying degrees, have been affected by the pandemic and life with the restrictions of lockdown. As a result, some of us may have been experiencing anxiety, a disorientation and even concerns about our overall mental well-being. Some also may have felt the negative impact on family relationships, be that with partners or children, while some may have struggled with jobs and finances, or simply become anxious about the future generally.

Whether you are an individual in search of help or looking for emotional support, I understand that it is hard to know where to start when finding a therapist. I am an experienced, accredited and personable psychotherapist working face to face/online with adults and young adults in central London and from Reading, Berkshire. Finding the right therapist for you is so important, therefore I offer a free initial consultation so we can chat about what therapy may best suit your needs, if I am the right therapist for you, and if working together has the potential for change for the better.

I offer a thoughtful and valuing presence, combined with expertise and experience to help you overcome self-doubt, reduced confidence, feeling stuck, and trauma. With over 20 years experience in psychology I support people to create more loving relationships, achieve career success, and experience greater inner peace and fulfilment. For clients open to spirituality, I offer an approach that integrates both psychology and spirituality. I aim to provide a safe, supportive, confidential space to help us make sense of your situation, and bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be.

I am an integrative psychotherapist with a primary training in Relational Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy (Certified Transactional Analyst in Psychotherapy-CTA-P) and supplementary full training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (Level 1 and Level 2) and EMDR. I also hold a Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling and am a Master NLP Practitioner (prior to become a psychotherapist I practiced as a Coach since 2007). I have treated clients with a large variety of conditions - see https://www.presentingpast.co.uk/overview-five.

I don't have an ideal client as I see each person as unqiue with their own set of issues and needs. I aim to explore with the client the issues they are currently experiencing and then would aim to facilitate the client to identify their needs and then explore how to establish realistic expectations of themselves and others. When we have done this I would help the client to establish their own goals and identify ways to achieve this. I would employ a variety of methods to do this based on the individual's needs so we may focus on understanding the past and its impact on the present or we may focus on the here and now issues.