Julia Mair

Maybe a particular event, crisis, or relationship has prompted you to seek therapy or maybe there is a block or an ingrained pattern which you want to address. It might be that you don’t have a clear reason but feel frustrated or despondent and simply sense that something is ‘off’. Whether you feel your difficulties are specific or vague, together we can look at what brings you to therapy and what needs to change so that life is more manageable and enjoyable. 

Asking for help can feel daunting. Finding the help you need can feel like an overwhelming task - especially if you are feeling low, anxious, or desperate. The number of different therapies available and all the jargon can be confusing, making it hard to know what to look for.

I am a fully qualified integrative therapist, which means that I draw on a range of psychotherapeutic approaches and integrate them into how I work. I adapt my approach to what I think will work best for you because I believe that therapy should be tailored to meet your particular needs. Often in therapy we explore a combination of current life events, past circumstances, and feelings about the future.

My way of working is calm and boundaried but also informal and warm, I am not a ‘blank screen’ therapist who sits in silence. I aim to build a bond of trust and understanding with you, to meet you with compassion, and help you to join the dots between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. 

I work with people looking to overcome a range of emotional difficulties and common mental health challenges, such as: anxiety, depression, stress/overwhelm, a sense of being stuck, low self-esteem, bereavement and loss, relationship issues, life changes/crises. 

Alongside general practice, I have a special interest in the creative industries and work related issues. Before training as a therapist, I worked as a television documentary producer and I understand the toll that high pressure, competitive, and creatively demanding work can take on emotional wellbeing. Typical issues that I support clients with include burnout, bullying, dealing with rejection, ‘imposter syndrome’, and the rollercoaster of working freelance. 

Coming to therapy can feel daunting, especially if you haven’t had therapy before. But talking about your difficulties and experiences is almost always a relief, and not as scary as you might think. I offer a safe space where you will be listened to carefully so we can explore what is troubling you and how you can move forward.

My standard rate is £85 per session. I have some concessionary slots available for students or those on a low income - please contact me for availability. 

When you contact me we will arrange a time to have an initial session. This is a chance for us to explore what you’re looking for from therapy, what working together might be like, and whether I am a good match for your needs. If we agree to work together I will send you a copy of my client-therapist agreement, which details my policies on confidentiality, holidays, and cancellations. 

Sessions are 50 minutes long, held at the same time each week. 

My consulting room is in Chiswick, West London but I also work online via Zoom, so welcome clients from any location. 

Please contact me by email and I will do my best to respond within 24 hours.