About me
Humanistic Counsellor & EMDR Therapist | Isle of Sheppey | BACP Accredited
Are you looking for a counsellor on the Isle of Sheppey or in the Sittingbourne area? If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, or relationship difficulties, you don't have to face these things alone.
I'm Julie, an experienced qualified humanistic counsellor and EMDR therapist based on the Isle of Sheppey, offering individual counselling for adults in Sheerness, Minster-on-Sea, Sittingbourne, and the surrounding areas. I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), an approved counsellor for the PFOA (Police Firearms Officers Association), and a registered counsellor with AXA and BUPA.
Person-Centred Counselling on the Isle of Sheppey
My approach is person-centred — which means I believe that you are the expert on your own life and feelings. My role is not to give advice or tell you how things should be, but to offer a safe, confidential space where you can speak freely, feel truly heard, and begin to make sense of what you're experiencing.
Together, we can explore how you feel about your life right now, and how you'd like it to be.
I offer counselling sessions both face-to-face and online, making therapy accessible whether you are in Sheerness, Minster-on-Sea, Sittingbourne, or anywhere in the surrounding area.
EMDR Therapy for Trauma & PTSD
For those affected by trauma or PTSD, I offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) therapy — an evidence-based treatment recognised by the NHS and NICE guidelines. EMDR can help you process distressing experiences and move forward with your life. Please note that EMDR sessions are available face-to-face only.
Areas I Can Help With
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma & PTSD
Relationship difficulties.
Insurance-Recognised Counselling
I am registered with AXA and BUPA, meaning you may be able to access counselling sessions through your health insurance. Please check your policy and get in touch to discuss this further. As a PFOA approved counsellor, I have experience supporting police firearms officers
My Commitment to You
As your counsellor on the Isle of Sheppey, I will listen carefully and empathetically, respect your independence, and work with you at your own pace. Everything discussed in our sessions remains strictly confidential, and I adhere to the BACP's ethical framework in all of my work.
If you are looking for a counsellor in Sheerness, Minster-on-Sea, Sittingbourne, or the surrounding areas, please don't hesitate to get in touch. I'd be happy to answer any questions you have.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have completed the following course
- BACP Accredited
- EMDR Parts 1, 2 and 3 training
- Adoption training with Barnado's
- Level 4 Diploma in Humanistic Counselling
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Theory
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- BACP Certificate of Proficiency
- CBT certificate
- Couples counselling certificate
- PODS training: Working with DID
- Numerous other workshops/training
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
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
EMDR qualified
Therapies offered
Photos & videos
Fees
£55.00 - £75.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
My fees are as follows:
Individuals
- 1st session – £55 with no commitments.
- Subsequent sessions – £55 for 50 minutes
EMDR Trauma Therapy
- £75 - per 1 hour 15 mins session
Payment is due, in cash at the end of each session or by BAC's before the session.
Cancelled sessions
If you are able to give 24hrs notice when cancelling a session, I will waive the fee. Missed sessions without notice will be charged at half price.
When I work
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early morning | |||||||
| Morning | |||||||
| Early afternoon | |||||||
| Late afternoon | |||||||
| Evening |
Further information
I am a recognised provider of counselling/psychotherapy and EMDR therapy for Axa and Aviva insurance clients.
