Julia Rizzolo
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About me
Welcome my name is Julia
Life’s path is filled with ups and downs, and sometimes we all need support along the way. As an integrative therapist offering counselling, psychotherapy, and clinical supervision, I’m here to help you navigate life’s challenges. With experience in schools, colleges, non-profit organisations, community services (in partnership with NHS Trusts), and the private sector, I’ve had the privilege of helping individuals address a wide range of emotional and mental health issues. Drawing on my diverse background and cultural awareness, I approach therapy with sensitivity to the unique perspectives and experiences of each person, helping you find your way forward in a way that aligns with your values and needs.
About therapy
Counselling and psychotherapy are talking therapies that help clients address both current difficulties and past challenges. In a safe, confidential space, you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences—or sometimes simply have a space to talk. Whether managing anxiety, grief, depression, or past trauma, the goal is to build self-awareness, resilience, and healthier coping strategies, leading to positive change in your emotional, psychological, and behavioural well-being.
How it works
I use an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from various theories, including psychodynamic, humanistic, attachment, systemic, and CBT, tailored to your individual needs. This could involve conversations, creative exercises, or play therapy if working with children. My style is warm, empathetic, and approachable, creating an environment where you can feel secure and supported.
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 - clients over 18
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 fully qualified therapist/counsellor and supervisor, and an accredited registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), committed to upholding their code of ethics. To ensure the safety and trust of my clients, I also hold an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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 CPD:
- Postgraduate Diploma Counselling Children, Adolescents and Young People- UEL/Place2Be, level 7
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision, Place2Be, Level 6
- Certificate of attendance: Working With Core Beliefs of 'Never Good Enough' - NICABM
- Webinar with Stonewall - Supporting trans and gender questioning children and young people
- Certificate of completion: Adult Safeguarding Training (Level 3) Place2Be Clinical Staff
- Certificate of completion: Suicide and Self Harm: Working Safely and Ethically with Clients- BACP
- Certificate of completion: Neurodiversity in Girls-Sunflower Network
- Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional CCATP
- Certificate of completion: The Applications of Attachment Theory to Psychotherapy
- Certificate of completion: Online Therapy CPD Training: Telehealth for Mental Health
- Essentials of Trauma Treatment: CCTP (Certified Clinical Trauma Professional)
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills for Working with Children - Place2Be
- Level 2 Award in Counselling Skills for Working with Children - Place2Be
- Certificate of completion: A Day on Behaviour Change, University of London
- Certificate of completion: Dealing with Suicide, Childline
- Certificate of completion: Bereavement, Childline
- Certificate of completion Transgender and Sexuality
- Certificate of completion: Hearing Voices
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
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Fees
£75.00 - £95.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
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Upon request
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.
