Julian Hayes Accredited Psychotherapist & EMDR therapist

Training, qualifications & experience

I have a BA (Hons) Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy with further Diplomas in CBT, NLP & Comp. I have extensive experience of working with a variety of client groups and organisations. In 2004 I trained at the Royal Collage for the Blind in Hereford as a complementary therapist, working with the blind and partially sighted. In 2005 I began to work in the private sector with special needs adults and young people with drug addiction. In 2006 I was recruited into the NHS mental health services where I provided therapeutic interventions In acute and psychiatric intensive care mental health hospitals and recovery units. This experience has provided me with insight into working with complex mental health issues with a vast range of individuals from various social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Alongside this work, in 2010 I began working as a counsellor and psychotherapist within the education system and the field of drug and alcohol addictions. In 2012 I incorporated my experience into a new role as a psychotherapist working within a busy palliative care unit within local NHS Hospital. This role included the training of other highly experienced NHS healthcare professionals providing high quality cancer care. In 2014 I expanded my experience, when asked to join a complex psychological team working within forensic prison services, this particular role gave me grate insight into a variety of psychological criminal behaviours and then in 2015 I was asked to join the psychological team at help for heroes. I currently divide my time working life between my work for the charity as a psychological Advisor and my private practice at the Therapy Life Centre, 11 Prittlewell Chase, Southend-on Sea Essex SS0 0RX

Please contact me on 07796784387 or 01702 433959 to book an appointment.

Other areas of counselling I deal with

I am currently continuing to study in the field of Mindfulness and compassionate mind therapy and have further interests in Multicultural Counselling, Sex and Porn addiction, Gaming addiction, Divorce and separation, absent fathers, Depression, Anxiety, negative automatic thoughts, cognitive distortions, Mild mental Retardation, Learning Disorders, Dyslexia, Learning Difficulties, stuttering, Alcohol Withdrawal, cocaine Withdrawal, Cocaine induced Mood, gender Identity Disorder, Eating Disorder, insomnia, Sleep disorders, Drug abuse.

Further information

As part of my ongoing research into the psychological disturbances we experience during traumatic events in our lives, I have studied a variety of social, cultural, environmental and dietary influences that may contribute to our mental health. I have spent time in eastern cultures studying, Mindfulness meditation and visualization. I also at times use mobile phone technology to assist in recording clients daily activities.