About me
BACP Accredited Counsellor and COSRT Registered Relationship Therapist with a First Class Degree in Psychology and twelve years' experience providing counselling and CBT. I have a special interest in anxiety disorders. I provide couples therapy, individual therapy, employee counselling for organisations and supervision for counsellors.
I am highly experienced in providing therapy for many issues including anxiety, over thinking, stress, low mood, low self-esteem, loss and work related issues.
What I can provide:
- A safe and confidential space where you can talk openly about whatever is on your mind without judgement
- Emotional support during difficult life events such as bereavement, illness or relationship issues
- Help to try to understand your thoughts, feelings and behaviours better
- A focus on making changes to how you react to things
- A problem-solving approach aiming to help you to come to solutions and make your own decisions
- Evidence based methods (CBT and mindfulness) that you can use to work on issues such as anxiety, stress, low mood and confidence
- Regular progress reviews to check that our sessions are meeting your needs
I will do everything that I can to help you to feel comfortable. My practice is based on respect, empathy and integrity and my clients often say that they find me very easy to talk to.
My practice is inclusive. I work with people who are neurodiverse and I work with people of all genders, sexual identities and religious beliefs. I believe that everybody is different and what works for one person does not necessarily work for another so I tailor my approach to suit you.
You can contact me via email to arrange a free ten minute introductory telephone call. I understand that contacting a counsellor can be a huge step so I am happy to answer any questions or concerns that you may have about therapy. There is no requirement to book an appointment after the introductory call. You might like to take some time to think about whether to book an appointment.
Training, qualifications & experience
- 2025 - Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Relationship Psychotherapy (Merit)
- 2020 - Level 5 Diploma in Supervision
- 2014 - Level 5 Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (specialising in CBT)
- 2012 - Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills
- 2007 - Master's Degree in Human Resource Management and Development (Distinction)
- 2005 - Level 1 National Award in Interpersonal Skills (a Counselling Skills Course)
- 2005 - BSc (Hons) Degree in Psychology (First Class)
I have a special interest in anxiety related issues and anxiety disorders, such as social anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder and health anxiety. Learning how to use cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) coping techniques and mindfulness skills has benefitted many of my clients over the years.
I also have a special interest in relationship issues. I have been helping individuals with relationship issues since 2014. My clients made changes that really improved their relationships so I decided to provide couples therapy. I am a qualified Relationship Therapist and I am a Registered Member of the professional body for relationship therapists (COSRT). This means that therapy adheres to ethical guidelines. Please see my website for information.
Another specialist area is supporting people with work related issues, such as work related stress, burnout, confidence and issues in working relationships. I provide employee counselling services for organisations. Since 2015 part of that involves being the counsellor for OH3, an Occupational Health Company in Newcastle. I work with people who are struggling with the pressures of work and home life.
My training began in 2005 when I was trained by Samaritans to work on their telephone helpline. Before setting up my private practice in 2014, I provided counselling and CBT in a variety of settings - Lifeline, a national drug and alcohol service, Escape Intervention Services in South Shields, and at Heaton Manor School in Newcastle.
I am listed on the Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists which is approved by the Professional Standards Authority for Health & Social Care. My certificate number on the register is 082979. This shows that I have reached a recognised level of competent practice which complies fully with BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy) guidelines and ethics.
I have also been awarded Accredited Membership of BACP. This means that I have been assessed by BACP as achieving high standards of knowledge, experience and development.
I attend regular training events and courses to ensure that my skills and knowledge remain up to date. I also adhere to BACP and COSRT requirements that counsellors must receive regular supervision.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
COSRT is the UK’s leading membership organisation for therapists specialising in sexual and relationship issues.
All members must abide by their Code of Ethics and the performance of accredited members is regularly monitored.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£57.00 - £76.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Sessions are 50 minutes and payment is made when booking each session.
Therapy for Individuals:
£57 per session. Appointments that begin at 4.30pm or later are £60. Appointments on Saturdays are £65.
Couples Therapy:
£70 per session. Appointments that begin at 4.30pm or later are £73. Appointments on Saturdays are £76. Please copy your partner in on your email so that I can reply to both of you.
Corporate Services/Organisations:
£63 per session for individual therapy.
When I work
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Further information
Supervision:
I am a qualified Clinical Supervisor for other counsellors. Please contact me to discuss your requirements for supervision.
Corporate Services/Organisations:
I provide employee counselling services for organisations. Please contact me to discuss your requirements.
To find out more about me or the locations where I offer appointments, you can visit the websites below.
http://www.clervauxexchange.com/
http://www.juliachapmancounselling.co.uk/
http://www.oh3.co.uk
The Clervaux Exchange Conference & Business Centre in Jarrow has free on-site parking and is conveniently located providing easy access to the A19 and the Tyne Tunnel. The Clervaux Exchange is also only a 10 minute walk from Jarrow metro station and bus station.
