About me
Hi I'm Julia,
Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when anxiety, low mood, or ongoing pressures start to affect everyday life. Even when things look fine on the outside, it doesn’t always feel that way inside.
I’m an integrative therapist working with adults, children, teenagers, and parents, supporting individuals and families to make sense of what’s going on and find steadier, more supportive ways forward.
My background spans schools, colleges, universities, community services (in partnership with the NHS), and private practice. I’ve worked with people from many walks of life, including neurodivergent children, young people, and adults. I bring cultural awareness and a down‑to‑earth approach to every session, and my role is to offer a space where you can pause, unpack, and explore what’s getting in the way of how you want to live.
My style is straightforward and honest, with an emphasis on warmth and clarity rather than jargon. I focus on conversations that help you understand yourself better and move towards change in a way that feels meaningful and manageable.
I accept AXA, Aviva, WPA, and Allianz insurance.
About therapy
Counselling and psychotherapy offer a reflective and supportive space to understand what’s going on and find ways of coping more effectively. Counselling often focuses on current concerns, while psychotherapy can explore longer‑standing patterns and experiences in more depth. The two often overlap, and we would work at a pace and depth that suits your needs.
How it works
I use an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from psychodynamic, humanistic, attachment‑based, systemic, and CBT perspectives, and tailoring the work to your individual needs. Sessions are primarily conversational, with creative approaches sometimes used with adults, and play‑based work offered when working with children and young people. Throughout, I aim to provide a thoughtful, steady therapeutic space where you can feel safe enough to explore what matters.
Location
Online or face to face.
The face to face sessions take place in a comfortable and informal setting, just 12 minutes walk from Clapham South or 15 minutes from Balham. Parking is free except for 10:00 - 12:00 on weekdays.
Where to start
I offer a free initial 15-minute phone consultation, giving us a chance to get to know each other and see if we’re a good fit to work together. Please feel free to email me any enquiries, and I’ll aim to respond within 24 hrs.
For adults
The first session will focus on understanding your current emotional, physical, and mental state. We'll use this conversation to get a clear picture of what's going on, helping us plan the work ahead. We’ll define your goals for therapy, discuss important details like confidentiality and safety, and establish how we’ll move forward, ensuring that you feel fully supported and informed throughout the process.
For children under 18
In our first session, I’ll invite parents to join first, without the child, where we’ll work together to understand your child’s needs, discuss your concerns, and set goals for therapy. We’ll create a plan tailored to your family, using play and creative techniques to help your child express themselves, develop coping strategies, and understand their emotions and relationships.
If your child is under 16, we’ll regularly check in to assess progress. For those over 16, confidentiality applies unless safety concerns arise, in which case I will always speak to the child first before involving parents.
Support in parenthood
Parenthood comes with its own set of challenges, and sometimes it can help to talk things through and get some guidance. In our first session, we’ll explore your concerns, discuss the current dynamics within your family, and set goals to support your parenting journey. Together, we’ll look at practical solutions and strategies to help you feel more confident and equipped to manage day-to-day difficulties. Whether it’s family transitions or understanding your child’s needs better, I’m here to offer guidance and support. description
For therapists - clinical supervision
I’m a clinical supervisor offering both in-person and online supervision. My approach is warm and collaborative, focusing on helping therapists grow both personally and professionally. I work with a range of practitioners, from trainees to experienced therapists, across different modalities, including adult, child, adolescent, and play therapy. I tailor each session to meet individual needs, ensuring it’s relevant and impactful for you.
My goal is to help you build confidence and competence, offering guidance on everything from addressing specific client challenges to refining your therapeutic techniques. Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills or navigate the complexities of clinical practice, I’m here to support you in becoming more effective and fulfilled in your work.
I also provide consultancy for clinicians looking to set up their private practices. From business management to structuring systems and identifying your ideal clients, I help streamline your practice so you can create a successful and sustainable business.
Expect open, reflective conversations where we’ll explore your development as a therapist and address any challenges you’re facing. I also help therapists identify what makes them unique and attract the right clients to build a rewarding practice.
Training, qualifications & experience
I’m a Level 7 qualified therapist and Level 6 qualified supervisor, and an accredited registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), committed to upholding their code of ethics. I’m fully insured and hold an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to ensure the safety and trust of my clients.
Experience
Private Practice: In my private practice, I work with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including neurodivergent clients facing challenges with daily life and social interactions. I support clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I also provide guidance to parents dealing with family-related issues, difficulties with children, separation, and relationship struggles.
Place2Be Mental Health Practitioner: At Place2Be, I managed the delivery of therapeutic services in partnership with a secondary school, providing emotional support to young people, staff, and parents. My role involved assessing needs, offering one-to-one counselling, facilitating group therapy, and delivering training to staff on mental health awareness. Place2Be is a leading provider of mental health services for children and young people, offering early intervention to support emotional wellbeing and prevent mental health issues from escalating.
Primary & Secondary School and Sixth Form: I provided weekly counselling sessions, using a combination of talking therapy, creative work, and play to support pupils dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, mood swings, family problems, and other personal challenges. In my role, I worked independently, offering a safe, confidential space for students to explore their emotions and develop coping strategies.
Wandsworth Health Agency: In my role with Wandsworth Health Agency, I worked to extend mental health support beyond clinical settings, providing emotional and wellbeing support to young people. This involved close collaboration with NHS Trusts, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), local authorities, and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to ensure comprehensive care and engagement.
Latin America Women’s Right Service: At LAWRS, I provided individual counselling in Portuguese to women aged 16 and above. This service offers a safe and confidential space for women who have experienced trauma, domestic violence, and isolation. I supported them in reflecting on their personal experiences, understanding their emotions, and navigating the challenges they face in their lives.
Childline Counsellor: My experience in counselling was significantly shaped by my role at Childline, where I dedicated several years as a volunteer. This experience deepened my understanding of the complexities young people face when dealing with emotional and mental health challenges.
Qualifications and Training
Postgraduate Diploma (Level 7) Psychotherapeutic Counselling
for Children and Young People UEL / Place2Be
Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision (Level 6) Place2Be / CPCAB accredited
ACT for Autism: A Neuroaffirming Approach - April 2026
Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP)
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) – Essentials of Trauma Treatment
Transactional Analysis 101 – Connexus Institute
ACT Essentials Level 2 (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) – Association for Psychological Therapies
Applications of Attachment Theory to Psychotherapy – CONFER
Trauma, Neglect and Building Resilience – Tavistock Centre
Working with Core Beliefs of “Never Good Enough” – NICABM
Neurodiversity in Girls – Sunflower Network
A Day on Behaviour Change – University of London
Hearing Voices – Childline
Adult Safeguarding Training (Level 3) – Place2Be Clinical Staff
Suicide and Self‑Harm: Working Safely and Ethically with Clients – BACP
Dealing with Suicide – Childline
Bereavement – Childline
Supporting Trans and Gender‑Questioning Children and Young People – Stonewall
Transgender and Sexuality – Childline
Online Therapy CPD: Telehealth for Mental Health
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills for Working with Children – Place2Be
Level 2 Award in Counselling Skills for Working with Children – Place2Be
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.
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.
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Fees
£80.00 - £100.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
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Further information
My therapy sessions take place in a comfortable, informal setting, just a 12-minute walk from Clapham South or 15 minutes from Balham. Free parking is available, except from 10:00 - 12:00 on weekdays.
