Julie Luscombe

Hi, my name is Julie.

I am an Integrative Psychotherapist. Being integrative means I draw on a range of psychological theories and techniques to offer a bespoke therapeutic approach to match my client’s needs. Underpinning all my work is a focus on the client/therapist relationship; I offer empathy,  non-judgment and the understanding that my clients must work at their own, manageable pace. I am also a fully trained EMDR practitioner and offer sessions to those who may benefit from this form of therapy.

I am passionate about offering hope to all adults who are struggling with mental health challenges and often with trauma. Understanding trauma-related symptoms goes hand in hand with providing a therapeutic space to process the pain of past experiences. My aim is to empower clients; I offer hope, a place to grow and a supportive relationship to motivate change.

In addition to this, I have extensive experience working therapeutically with men and women who have been abused as children and adults. My specialist training is in physical, sexual and emotional abuse, and sexual violence. I have always been committed to working with adults who have been impacted by abuse. I understand the need to retrieve some sense of security – to be able to find a strong footing on otherwise shaky ground.

In addition to my therapeutic work, I offer professional advice and support on PTSD. I have developed a training program to teach others about the impacts of PTSD.; particularly geared towards helping front line workers understand the risks associated with their industry. I have presented extensively in this area highlighting key risks, symptoms and subsequent coping strategies in hospitals, the Police and doctors surgeries.

I am also currently working as a Trauma Informed Speaker for the SOIT department for the Metropolitan police.

I worked with the Victims First Specialist Counselling Service for over 4 years until December 2022,  providing therapeutic interventions to victims of crime across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.

To help you decide if I am the right person to help you, I offer an initial 50-minute session so you can meet me and ask any questions. We will then decide what your goals are and how we can move forward together.

I work online and face to face with offices in Newbury (RG14).

I offer short term and long term therapy to suit your needs.

You can call me on 07703850840 or send me a message here.

I have extensive training and experience in the following areas:

• anxiety
• depression
• anger
• self-harm
• suicidal ideation
• loss and bereavement
• PTSD
• neglect
• borderline personality disorder
• phobias
• low self-esteem

Abuse

• physical abuse
• emotional abuse
• sexual abuse in adulthood
• sexual abuse in childhood
• narcissistic abuse
• coercive control
• sibling abuse
• family abuse
• online abuse
• workplace abuse
• domestic violence

Trauma

• trauma from car accidents
• trauma suffered by frontline workers
• secondary trauma
• covid related trauma
• trauma in childbirth
• betrayal trauma

Fully trained EMDR practitioner

Everything starts with a 50-minute assessment consultation to see if I'm the right person to help you. The very act of starting means that you want to make a positive change in your life and it is really important that you feel you can work with your counsellor, or mentor.

During the initial session we discover the best way to work for you. For some this may mean weekly sessions, for others it might be every two weeks or even monthly. You decide - these are your sessions.

• An initial assessment consultation (50 minutes) £60
• Skype/email counselling £ 60/50 min 
• Telephone counselling £ 60/50 min
• Individual face to face counselling £ 65/50 min

My blog post on Historical Childhood Sexual Abuse is at:  https://wendybramham.wordpress.com/2017/10/10/historical-childhood-sexual-abuse/