Julia Mitchell
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MBACP (Accred): Online & Face-to-Face Counsellor
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About me
Therapeutic Counsellor
A holding hand for anxiety, depression and low mood.
Welcome and thank you for visiting my profile.
As an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), I adhere to an ethical code which assures safety and professionalism throughout our therapeutic journey together.
My core beliefs are to work with warmth, confidentiality and in a non-judgemental manner. A vision in supporting you to recognise the way in which you individually relate and build the relationships which surround you. Together we will work towards discovering a deeper understanding of who you are and why you act and react the way you do to people and in certain situations. I believe that this understanding can lead to a fuller, lighter and happier life.
Style of therapy
I use the Person-Centred approach to build up a therapeutic relationship with my clients and then blend in other therapies which best suit you. Importantly, we will work in a manner which feels comfortable whether this is by introducing creative intervention work or simply sharing the emotional load safely together through talking, listening and reflection.
Often someone can feel that counselling is only necessary when they arrive at a crisis point, but my belief is that it can support with many different issues which can pop up in our everyday world.
Our first session together will offer you the opportunity to see how things feel, agree potential focus areas and to explore how we can work in alliance.
Location
In person counselling is hosted within a counselling suite at Queens House (central Barnstaple, a stones throw from the bus station). Nearby car parking available.
These premises provide an ideal separation from any home environment.
Online session work conducted from 'The Counselling Cabin'.
One to One counselling sessions with adults and young people
Training, qualifications & experience
BACP - Accred. (Accreditation is a quality status for experienced practitioners who can demonstrate high standards of competent and ethical practice)
CPCAB level 4 Diploma Therapeutic Counselling & BACP Certificate of professionalism
Diploma CBT
NCFE Diploma Social Care (working with young People with behavioural & emotional needs)
TQUK Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems
Working with Dissociative Disorder / Working with Stuck Trauma / Working with Shame / Child Sexual Abuse - Hope for Healing (Carolyn Spring training CPD)
Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling (Counselling Tutor training CPD)
Understanding and Treating Complex PTSD / Understanding ADHD and Anxiety (MindBody Breakthrough training CPD)
Introduction to EFT - tapping to relieve distress
Y-Smart drug & alcohol training
Safeguarding training
Work experience in Trauma Informed Service provision
Full indemnity insurance
Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Registered with annual renewal service
ICO Registered with annual renewal service
Member organisation BACP (registration number 382795)
Ongoing personal growth and professional knowledge is paramount to our work together and to achieve this I attend continued workshops and training to support my professional development and to inform my practice.
Member organisations
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.
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)
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.
Accredited register membership
Accredited Register Scheme
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Areas of counselling I deal with
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Please feel free to contact me via phone call, text or email with any further inquiries.
Counselling session: 55 minutes
Online sessions using Whereby - no programme download necessary, passcodes etc. Simply clink on the link to my Whereby virtual room at a specified time to commence an online counselling session. A great platform which is both secure, efficient and professional! (chrome most compatible search engine)
When I work
Evening and day time appointments available
Further information
Other areas of counselling I deal with:
- Panic Attacks
- Negative Patterns of Thinking
- Self-esteem and confidence
- Relationship / Family / Parenting issues
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Loss of identity
Counselling can Help to
- Seek clarity in some areas of your life
- Work through traumatic life experiences
- Challenge negative thinking patterns
- Learn new techniques to cope with difficult situations
- Work through complex emotions & focus on personal growth
I am also able to facilitate Single Session Therapy as promoted by Prof. Windy Dryden. The concept of this therapy is an intentional endeavour on a short journey whereby together we can identify the problem, recognise your strengths and build solution. Face to face and online appointments available. Completion of an assessment form necessary if considering this option.
