About me
Counselling Profile
Hello, I’m Julie.
Life has given me a varied tapestry of experiences, which has helped me to develop a genuine sense of empathy and understanding of others.
Perhaps you are struggling with grief, relationship difficulties or significant changes in your life. You may find yourself overthinking, feeling emotionally overwhelmed, anxious or struggling to feel safe and settled within yourself.
Whatever has brought you to counselling, you may simply need somewhere where you can talk openly about what is really happening for you.
My approach to counselling is warm and centred around understanding you as an individual. I will not rush you or pressure you to reach a particular outcome. We can explore your thoughts, feelings, relationships, grief or worries together, at a pace that feels manageable for you.
Whether you are coping with bereavement, relationship difficulties, anxiety, low confidence, changes in your identity or even an early dementia diagnosis, you do not need to have the right words or know exactly what you want from counselling before you begin.
We can start from where you are.
How I work
Empathic, person‑centred foundation with CBT: I listen closely to your story and reflect your experience so you feel understood and less alone.
Autonomy‑supportive: You’re the expert on your life. I’ll offer insights and tools, while supporting your choices and values.
Practical and evidence‑informed: We’ll blend gentle exploration with concrete strategies you can use between sessions.
Focus areas
Anxiety: Together we’ll map your anxiety patterns, build nervous‑system calming skills (breath and body-based regulation), and gently face triggers using CBT and acceptance-based tools.
Self‑esteem and self‑criticism: We’ll challenge unhelpful beliefs, strengthen self‑compassion, and develop a steadier sense of worth anchored in your values—not perfection.
What sessions can look like
Clarifying what matters to you and setting flexible goals.
Building coping skills for anxious thoughts, physical tension, and overthinking.
Practising kinder self-talk and boundary setting.
Tracking progress and adjusting the plan as you grow.
Who I work with
Adults and young adults navigating stress, worry, people‑pleasing, perfectionism, life transitions, and performance pressure—anyone ready to feel calmer and more confident.
Outcomes you can expect
Greater calm and clarity under stress
More confidence making choices aligned with your values
A gentler inner voice and stronger self‑respect
Practical tools you can rely on day to day
Next step
If this resonates, we can schedule an initial session to understand your needs and agree on a plan that fits you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 2 Counselling Skills
- Level 3 Counselling Skills
- Level 4 & 5 DipHe in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- BSc (Hons) Degree in Humanistic Counselling - Person-centred.
- Transactional Analysis 101 for understanding relationships.
- I have worked for 15 years as an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant in a senior school setting working with young people aged 11 - 16.
- Experience working with young people aged 16 - 19 With Eastleigh Youth Counselling Service
- Experience working with neurodivergent young people and adults.
- Experience working with adults for Petersfield Counselling Service
- Full DBS
- Fully insured
- I am commited to continual professional development
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).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I can offer a free 20 minute consultation on the phone for you to decide if I am the right counsellor for you.
The cost of a 50 minute face to face session is £55, an on-line session is £45 , both are payable 48 hours in advance of the session. A cancellation less than 24 hours before the session may result in the full charge being made.
Consessions for Trainee counsellors available on request, and low income rates can be discussed.
When I work
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