Julie Casper
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About me
How I can help you
Hi, my name is Julie. I’m a fully qualified counsellor and a registered member of the BACP. I offer in-person sessions in North Leeds, and online/telephone sessions for clients further afield. My approach is welcoming, compassionate, caring and non-judgmental. This enables us to establish a positive, trusting relationship in which you feel comfortable to talk about current difficulties or past events which are impacting your mental health. My practice is inclusive, and my aim is for you to feel safe to be yourself and to share what matters to you most.
In my experience, people come to counselling for many different reasons. Maybe you are not coping with the pressures of everyday life or struggling with issues in your past. Are you stuck in a cycle of unhelpful thinking, crying more than usual or experiencing low mood? Maybe you are preparing to break free from aspects of yourself which have previously held you back. I work with clients with a wide range of presenting issues and difficulties including anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, low self-confidence, bereavement, relationship and family issues. Please see my website for more information.
My training and experience as an integrative counsellor mean that I can adapt my approach to meet your needs, personalising your sessions to suit you and your goals. I aim to support you to learn more about yourself and to develop in self-understanding. You may want to learn coping strategies for your anxiety or self-soothing techniques to regulate your emotions. You might use your sessions to offload during difficult or challenging times. Exploring your life and your feelings can help you to develop in strength, resilience and confidence, enabling you to look after yourself better and to set boundaries which put your own needs first. Whatever the reason or whatever you are hoping to achieve from your counselling sessions, I am here to help you through it.
Training, qualifications & experience
My training & qualifications
- Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills & Theory
- I am a fully qualified, registered member of the British Association For Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- I hold a current Enhanced DBS Certificate
- Psychology BA (Hons)
- Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
My experience
- I have provided face-to-face therapy for adults at York St. John Communities Centre, working with a range of clients and presenting needs. Alongside this, I have worked with clients around the UK via online counselling sessions for Lindum Outreach. Seeing clients grow and progress in their own unique way is what makes the counselling experience so special. Whether you choose face-to face, online or telephone sessions, I am committed to ensuring you are at the centre of the process, and supporting you to improve your well-being and your mental health.
- For many years, I worked as a teacher and school mentor providing care, support and guidance for my pupils, their families, my colleagues and students in school. It was clear to me how passionate I was about helping people navigate difficult times in their lives, determining my decision to embark on a career in therapeutic counselling.
Member organisations
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I work with adults of all ages including young adults, students and 65+.
Further information
Please get in touch
Taking the first step towards counselling can be the most difficult, but you are almost there. Please get in touch so that we can talk about what you are looking for and how I can help you. I can also answer any questions you have.
Face-to-face sessions take place in my dedicated counselling room, which is spacious, welcoming and comfortable.
