Julie Liddle, Dip.Couns, MBACP (Reg)

About me

Hello and welcome to my profile. Are you struggling after a bereavement, medical diagnosis, change in employment, a life transition or relationship breakdown? Do you worry a lot, have little energy, feel hopeless or irritable? We all struggle from these kind of feelings from time to time, sometimes we can manage them, and sometimes we find them more difficult to cope with. If you feel like this, or are finding life tough, then there’s no need to feel alone.

I am a qualified person-centred counsellor based in St Austell, Cornwall. I work with adults, young people and children. My aim is to provide a safe, confidential space to help clients explore, express and process what’s going on for them, which in turn will allow them to cope better. Sometimes it is hard to put things into words and so I have creative resources available, like play dough, sand tray, pens and paper. Clients can find visuals helpful as an alternative way to express themselves. This is a way I can tailor counselling to the needs of the client. Forming and maintaining a trusting, therapeutic relationship is important to the person-centred approach, and I believe my natural ability to be compassionate and genuine will help to promote this. Also, I accept clients for who they are, showing respect, which means I am non-judgemental.

If you are struggling with the emotions of a medical diagnosis for a chronic illness or disease, whether you are the patient, family member, carer or friend, I know it can be overwhelming at times. Before and during my counselling training I worked for three and a half years as a Macmillan Professional, employed by a charity emotionally supporting people affected by brain tumours. If you feel you need help and support to understand your feelings about a medical diagnosis, then please get in touch.

Prior to becoming a qualified counsellor I managed a pre-school and have an Honours Degree in Early Childhood Studies, which is where my interest in attachment and relationships began. This endorses my knowledge and skills supporting me to work with a range of ages. I have recently been counselling children and young people, their ages range from 5 to 16 years old.

I am a trained CRUSE bereavement volunteer, and have trained with The Foundation for Infant Loss and am on their list of accredited counsellors.

I support clients with a variety of issues, including:

·         chronic illness/medical diagnosis, for patients, family, friends, carers

·         grief, loss and bereavement

·         depression

·         anxiety

·         stress

·         relationship issues

·         life transitions

·         addiction

·         trauma

I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and abide by their code of ethics.