Julie McCann

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location_on Newtownards, County Down, BT23
Accepting new clients
Accepting new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

I am professionally trained to Masters level in Counselling Psychology. I offer a confidential space, which encompasses warmth, kindness and openness to give individuals the opportunity to discuss emotional concerns. 

There are times in everyone’s lives which can be tough, such as experiencing depression, ongoing anxiety, low self-esteem, loss or too many things happening at once and the body has got stuck on hyper-alert.

I use a range of professional skills in my practice such as Person Centred (humanistic) with empathy being at the core of my counselling practice; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma Informed Practice and working with the body to let the nervous system recover; creative skills such as colour and inner child work.

Choosing a counsellor can be daunting, so please be assured I understand this. I have sat in the client's chair, and like most people, I have experienced and worked through difficult periods in my own life using counselling. Being heard and supported are the most important aspects of counselling and this is a priority for anyone coming in and using my service.

If you would like a chat for 15-20 minutes to find out more about me, my practice and how it could potentially help you please feel free to contact me. I see people face-to-face or via telephone/zoom.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • BSc Psychology (Glasgow Caledonian University)
  • MSc Counselling Psychology (U.U.)
  • Certificate Treating PTSD using CBT (PSI College)
  • Certificate Trauma in the Body (QUB)
  • Completed EMDR training May 2024

Member organisations

school Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone session

Concessions offered for

  • check_circle Trainee counsellors

Newtownards, County Down, BT23

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone
Home visits

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

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Online platforms

Google Meet
Zoom
Julie McCann
Julie McCann