Julie Luscombe
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About me
Hi, my name is Julie.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist and EMDR Practitioner. Being integrative means I draw on a range of psychological theories and techniques to offer a bespoke therapeutic approach to match my client’s needs. Underpinning all my work is a focus on the client/therapist relationship; I offer empathy, non-judgment and the understanding that my clients must work at their own, manageable pace. Having witnessed the positive effects of EMDR on so many clients, I now offer this treatment to many of those I work with as part of the therapeutic process.
I am passionate about offering hope to all adults who are struggling with mental health challenges and often with trauma. Understanding trauma-related symptoms goes hand in hand with providing a therapeutic space to process the pain of past experiences. My aim is to empower clients; I offer hope, a place to grow and a supportive relationship to motivate change.
In addition to this, I have extensive experience working therapeutically with men and women who have been abused as children and adults. My specialist training is in physical, sexual and emotional abuse, and sexual violence. I have always been committed to working with adults who have been impacted by abuse. I understand the need to retrieve some sense of security – to be able to find a strong footing on otherwise shaky ground.
In addition to my therapeutic work, I offer professional advice and support on PTSD. I have developed a training program to teach others about the impacts of PTSD.; particularly geared towards helping front-line workers understand the risks associated with their industry. I have presented extensively in this area highlighting key risks, symptoms and subsequent coping strategies in hospitals, the Police and doctor's surgeries.
I am also currently working as a Trauma Informed Speaker for the SOIT department for the Metropolitan Police.
I worked with the Victims First Specialist Counselling Service for over 4 years until December 2022, providing therapeutic interventions to victims of crime across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
To help you decide if I am the right person to help you, I offer an initial 50-minute session so you can meet me and ask any questions. We will then decide what your goals are and how we can move forward together.
I work online and face to face with offices in Newbury (RG14).
I offer short term and long term therapy to suit your needs.
You can call me on 07703850840 or send me a message here.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
RICHMAN EMDR TRAINING - approved by EMDR International Association and EMDR Europe Association
Level 4 in Diploma therapeutic counselling and psychotherapy CPCAB
Level 3 certificate in person-centred counselling AQA
Level 2 certificate in counselling skills AQA
Survivors trust Abuse and sexual violence training
Experience
As well as my work in private practice, I was an approved counsellor for Victims First (Thames Valley) for over 4 years until 2022. I also supported survivors of rape and sexual abuse at Trust House Reading.
I have worked for the Survivors Trust, supporting survivors for the Independent child abuse inquiry, The Truth Project (2016-17).
Volunteer counsellor at Trust House Reading (2014-2018).
Provision of training
I have developed and delivered a training programme for health care professionals and other front-line staff. This focuses on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and the importance of recognising early signs and understanding the symptoms.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have extensive training and experience in the following areas:
- anxiety
- depression
- anger
- self-harm
- suicidal ideation
- loss and bereavement
- PTSD
- neglect
- borderline personality disorder
- phobias
- low self-esteem
Abuse
- physical abuse
- emotional abuse
- sexual abuse in adulthood
- sexual abuse in childhood
- narcissistic abuse
- coercive control
- sibling abuse
- family abuse
- online abuse
- workplace abuse
- domestic violence
Trauma
- trauma from car accidents
- trauma suffered by frontline workers
- secondary trauma
- covid related trauma
- trauma in childbirth
- betrayal trauma
Fully trained EMDR practitioner
Fees
£70.00 - £95.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Everything starts with a 50-minute assessment consultation to see if I'm the right person to help you. The very act of starting means that you want to make a positive change in your life and it is really important that you feel you can work with your counsellor, or mentor.
During the initial session we discover the best way to work for you. For some this may mean weekly sessions, for others it might be every two weeks or even monthly. You decide - these are your sessions.
- An initial assessment consultation (50 minutes)
- Psychotherapy face to face or online from £70/60 minutes
- EMDR - face to face or online £90/60 minutes
Further information
My blog post on Historical Childhood Sexual Abuse is at: https://wendybramham.wordpress.com/2017/10/10/historical-childhood-sexual-abuse/