About me
Are you feeling stuck in a relationship that’s leaving you feeling confused, anxious, or unsure of what’s real anymore? Maybe you’ve been walking on eggshells, people-pleasing to keep the peace, feeling trapped or doubting your own reactions. Whether it’s a partner, parent, friend or colleague, being caught in toxic dynamics can leave you feeling exhausted and unsure what to do next.
I specialise in helping people make sense of unhealthy relationships—including those shaped by manipulation, control, narcissism, trauma bonding and co-dependency. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling unsure if what they’re experiencing is even “bad enough.” If that’s you, please know you’re not alone—and there is so much we can do.
You don’t need to have it all figured out to begin. Some clients come with clear goals; others just feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start. Either way is absolutely OK. You’ll be met with compassion, not judgement, and supported at your own pace.
I work integratively, which means our sessions will be tailored to you. I draw from a range of approaches to help you understand your experiences, reconnect with your needs, and begin to feel more confident, empowered and clear.
Alongside my specialist focus on toxic and narcissistic relationships, I also support clients with trauma, anxiety, self-esteem, and the long-term effects of emotional abuse and neglect. We can work short- or long-term depending on what feels right for you.
Sessions are available face-to-face in Wilmslow, or remotely via phone or video.
I’m also the author of Game Over, a forthcoming book about recognising and recovering from toxic relationship dynamics. If you’d like to join the waiting list https://www.haventherapy.co.uk/gameoverbook
Training, qualifications & experience
- Julia Summers MBACP, MNCS (ACCRED), Dip Counselling, BSc (Hons)Psych, MCPT Supervisor
- Rewind Trauma Therapist - IARTT Practitioner & Trainer
- Integrative Counselling Training
- Full clear Enhanced DBS check
- Member and on the Register of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and Accredited Member of The National Counselling Society (NCS)
- Specialist counsellor for Trauma and PTSD
- Specialist in Unhealthy, Toxic and Unhealthy communication and relationships. Including narcissism and abuse. Helping people with current or historic feelings and situations.
- Author of Game Over, a book about toxic and unhealthy communication and relationships https://www.haventherapy.co.uk/gameoverbook
- Somatic Therapy
- I have worked in schools supporting children and young people with problems associated with difficult home situations, confidence, anxiety, health anxiety, self harm, bullying, family issues and those affected by loss/bereavement etc
- Specialist GAMCARE counsellor for people affected by problem gambling.
- Volunteer work at several charities for people who otherwise could not afford counselling, these have included: children's charities, working with NHS referred adults affected by sexual abuse and their families, providing support to people affected by cancer and other illnesses.
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)- working with businesses to help support staff. I also offer direct employee counselling which can be offset against taxable profits this is available to sole traders, partnerships and small businesses saving you the cost of working directly with EAP providers who may be more costly.
- Work in an NHS funded charity counselling survivors/affected families of sexual abuse.
- Over 20 years working with people affected by debt issues
- Qualified Trainer - Level 3 Award for Education & Training (Formally PTLLS)
- Professionally Qualified Supervisor for other Counsellors/Supervisors. I also facilitate peer supervision and personal development groups.
- Extensive experience counselling university and school pupils, students and teachers.
Additional Training
- Trauma Therapist with extensive experience in this area including PTSD
- Narcissism, Abuse inc Sexual Abuse
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Transactional Analysis
- Supervision
- Safeguarding
- Bereavement & Loss
- Sexual Abuse & associated issues
- Eating Disorders
- Self-Harm (Problem Coping Mechanisms)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Working with Children and Young People
- Sand Tray, Puppets, Figures, Art & Play work
- Anxiety including social, physical, health, work, school etc
- Panic
- Addictions including working with problem gambling
- Couples Counselling
- Family Group Sessions
- Specialist Rewind Trauma Therapy Qualified
- Laughter Therapy
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.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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.
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£90.00 - £180.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
- Counselling Session- Face to Face at Wilmslow or remotely online UK wide from £90 - I have a limited number of sessions that I can offer at a discounted rate, subject to availability. Please feel free to ask me about this.
- Rewind Trauma Therapy for Veterans- Free
- Rewind Trauma Therapy - £180, sessions last up to 1hr 40 minutes. Subsequent sessions are 1 hr @ £90.
- Rewind Trauma Therapy for emergency services (inc ex) 25% discount
- Supervision - £90 for 1 hr. I have a limited number of sessions that I can offer at a discounted rate, subject to availability. Please feel free to ask me about this.
- Student Counsellors for Counselling Sessions £75
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Day, evening and weekend appointments.
