Julie Adamson

I am a fully qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor offering Counselling and TA (Transactional Analysis) Psychotherapy working with adults, both individuals and couples, my private practice offers you a space either online or face-to-face. I also offer outdoor therapy sessions. I have over 6 years experience working with adults who come for many different reasons including depression, anxiety, anger, family issues, trauma, bereavement, low self esteem, relationship issues, OCD and stress.

Everyone deserves to feel at their best, to receive support when they require it, without shame. I believe that no one's circumstances are less worthy than others. I work alongside individuals, couples and groups to review their circumstances, reconnect, recover & restore. If you want to thrive, understand & explore your own circumstances better, regain a sense of wellbeing & vitality, (whether working through personal events, managing distress symptoms, relationship setbacks, loss or change), I am here to support your intentions towards development & change. We all could do with a bit of help sometimes, without judgement.

Offering discretion, compassion, professionalism, appropriate challenge & insight, psychotherapy can help to relieve deep feelings of distress we might be holding. It allows us to become clearer about the people we really are and what changes we want to make. We can understand how we became who we are and learn ways to both protect and care for ourselves.

I offer a safe environment and a warm non judgemental relationship. Working together we can increase the capacity for personal change and help you feel more in control of your life. I enjoy working with "people" - so most of all I am interested in you as an individual, in you as a person and especially your narrative or "story". What has happened in your life and what is going on right now that might be causing you distress.

The strength of our working relationship is key to the success of counselling. I believe you are the expert on yourself and your life but sometimes we need someone to help us reflect and think more clearly for a period of time. I respect that all of us are individuals and all have diverse and different experiences, feelings and beliefs.

The main approach I use in my practice is Transactional Analysis (TA) psychotherapy. See http://www.uktransactionalanalysis.co.uk/what-is-transactional-analysis/ for more information. I also integrate learning and experience from other approaches to suit the individual.

I offer short and long term Counselling and Psychotherapy, which can also be discussed at our first session.

Memberships

The work that I do is ethical, professional and closely supervised. I am a current member of UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy), EATA (European Association for Transactional Analysis) and UKATA (UK Association for Transactional Analysis) who monitor standards of competence and ethical practice for TA practitioners.

Is Therapy Right For Me?

Choosing to take part in therapy can be a daunting experience. It is really important to find someone that you feel you can work with. My philosophy is that the relationship we will create is the key to therapy. The way in which I work is based on the principles of Transactional Analysis and the use of counselling skills.
I offer warm, supportive counselling as well as focussed change work.

I work very hard to keep a keen and sharp edge as a therapist and to offer excellence in my practice. I would be glad to hear from you if this sounds the right direction for you.

What happens first?

When you contact me I will respond within 24 hours, we will then arrange an initial free of charge telephone or online appointment to discuss what brings you to therapy and if I am someone you believe you can work with. At this point you can ask any questions or raise any concerns you may have. If we decide to proceed we will then agree a suitable time for us to meet.

For an informal, confidential discussion or to book an appointment please call on 07419 766066 or email on juliesonastherapy@gmail.com

You can find more information about me by viewing my website at www.sonastherapy.co.uk

Warmly,

Julie

Sessions last 60 minutes

Free initial consultation -  Circa 30 minutes

Individuals - £50

outdoor Therapy - £50

Couples - £60 /  There is a consultation charge for couples as this lasts 1 hr.