About me
Who am I?
Welcome. My name is Julie Mines and I am a qualified counsellor experienced in working with young people (16+) and adults. The name of my practice is ‘Dara Counselling and Supervision’ and my logo is a version of the Dara Knot - a Celtic symbol for the Oak tree representing wisdom, strength and resilience.
The heart of my work as a Counsellor is to offer space and relationship where you feel connected, safe, listened to and accepted. A time and place where, perhaps, you find or re-discover your own strength, resilience and wisdom
I believe counselling can help you to find a stronger sense of self, greater understanding and fresh perspective. We can work together to explore the issues that you may have been struggling with alone.
I am an integrative counsellor with a person-centered approach. This means that you come as you are and bring your story; and I will draw on my experience and training in different types of therapy to offer you a safe space where we can together face the life struggles and questions you are experiencing.
Clients have brought a range of issues to my practice including anxiety, childhood trauma, self-esteem, sexual identity, relationships and depression. I really want to welcome clients who have suffered loss or bereavement. I will stay with you in your pain and through the uncertain journey of grief. I have trained as a Cruse volunteer and am registered with the Foundation for Infant Loss as a Baby Loss Practitioner.
My life experience and working background is broad and diverse. I have held roles with different charities and organisations supporting people from all walks of life across many issues
As a Professional Accredited Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society I work to the NCPS Code of Ethics and BACP Ethical Framework for Counsellors and Psychotherapists.
Where, What and How?
Your world may feel uncertain at this time and there may be life changes and decisions you want to consider or questions to explore. Counselling can be helpful in talking through and reflecting on issues that are affecting you at this moment. There may also be aspects of life that you have been struggling with or questioning for a long time and would welcome an opportunity to work through them. Counselling can provide a confidential, non-judgemental space to safely talk and be listened to.
Finding the right counsellor can feel daunting. I provide a warm welcome and a calm presence to help put you at ease. I offer an initial phone call after your email enquiry to introduce myself and find out what is bringing you to counselling. We can talk through the different ways counselling can be offered and how that can work for you. I am currently offering online, phone or walk and talk sessions. Clients have found that online/phone counselling is helpful as a safe counselling relationship can be established and it is accessible with no need to travel. Some clients prefer to move and be in the open air. A walk and talk session can provide a sense of calm and connection with the natural world around you. I may be able to offer home visits within 3 miles of Portishead if online/walk and talk sessions are not appropriate.
Our first appointment is about listening to you and how you feel counselling might help. We will talk about how the counselling process works and if you are new to counselling it is an opportunity for you to ask questions and explore concerns.
Counselling sessions can be focused and short-term or I can offer open-ended therapy where you can have as many sessions as you need and work at a pace that feels right for you.
I currently work on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Training, qualifications & experience
FdSc in Counselling (with Distinction) - University of Gloucestershire
Post Qualifying Diploma (level 7) in Supervision
Level 7 Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People
Certificate of Pastoral Counselling Skills - Network Counselling
Transactional Analysis 101 course and Transactional Analysis 101 with Asperger's focus
I have trained as a Bereavement Volunteer with Cruse Bereavement Care
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My fees for a 60 minute session are
£55 per session for online/phone therapy
£60 per session for walk and talk
£60 per session for home visits
I hold 2 concessionary places (online only) at £45 per session
When I work
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