Julia Franks


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About me
I am a UKCP registered counsellor/psychotherapist working in the field for 18 years. I have practised extensively in the private, voluntary and public sectors, dealing with a wide range of issues.
I am accustomed to providing counselling on a short term and long term basis to both individuals and couples. In particular, with the constraints of modern living and budgets, I am interested in providing a service that can address very specific issues such as communication issues, decision making, work-related stress, a space to sort through practical problems, and the opportunity to explore patterns of behaviour and thinking. Equally, I am happy to work with long-term issues such as relationship problems, anxiety, depression and much more.
My approach is integrative; I am keen to match the way I work with the client I meet, and to be open and flexible. My priority is to help you understand your patterns in life, and find new ways where these are not working.
As well as working with adults, I have accrued a lot of experience of working with young people and would welcome them into my practice.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy, a Diploma in Clinical Supervision and a Degree in Economics.
I hold full Clinical Psychotherapy Membership with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy and abide by their Ethical Principles and Code of Professional Conduct. I am listed on the UKCP Register which is approved by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care.
I have had a long history (16 years) of working in an NHS sexual health department, and in secondary schools. I also oversee the work of other counsellors/health practitioners for Clinical Supervision.
I provide short-term counselling for a number of Employee Assistance Programmes.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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Accredited register membership

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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£100.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
£100 for a 50 minute session for individual therapy.
£160 for 90 minute session for couples therapy.
Online and face-to-face available.
When I work
Daytime sessions available.
Occasional evening slots available.
No weekend slots.