Julie Maxwell MSc, Accredited Sex & Relationship Therapist

I am an experienced and accredited (BACP & COSRT), Relate-trained counsellor in Ashby de la Zouch, who specialises in relationship and couples counselling (previously known as marriage guidance), individual counselling and psychosexual therapy (or sex therapy) for individuals and couples of any age, gender and sexual orientation. I am also an EMDR and Mindfulness practitioner, and clinical supervisor.

I have over 18 years of experience in assisting clients with their mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.

Here are some of the issues I work with:

• Relationships - for example: repetitive arguments, poor communication, broken trust, affairs, relationship breakdown, lack of support, taking each other for granted, unable to move forward or plan ahead, divorce or separation, impact of addictions (ie porn or sex).
• Intimacy: sexual function and sexual feelings (please see my website for specific conditions).
• Sexual abuse and childhood sexual abuse.
• Relationships with family, friends or colleagues.
• Trauma.
• Grief and loss.
• The aftermath of suicide.
• Low self-esteem and confidence.
• Assertiveness.
• Stress.
• Anxiety.
• Depression.
• Health, wellbeing and dealing with illness.
• Loss of direction, meaning and purpose.
• Bereavement.
• Angry or violent outbursts.

Acknowledging a problem can be difficult and asking for help isn't always easy, so if you would like to discuss how counselling or sex therapy could assist you then please phone me for a free 15 minute consultation.

As a therapist, I recognise that you may not find it easy to talk to a stranger about your problems. Giving voice to our problems makes them real and sometimes we don't even know how they came about, let alone how to feel better about ourselves or the situation we find ourselves in. I will provide you with a caring, supportive and confidential environment in which we will look at, and find a way through, the problems you are experiencing (either individually or as a couple). And, don't worry, you won't be coerced into doing or saying anything you don't want to - I feel passionate about empowering you to make changes that you identify to create a more fulfilling life.

As a supervisor, I offer clinical supervision and support to counsellors and other staff working in healthcare or the caring professions. I provide supervision from my practice in Ashby de la Zouch or in the workplace.