Juliet Ryan

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BA(Hons), Dip.Couns, MBACP (Reg), MNCPS (Acc.)
Available for new clients
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location_on Maidstone ME14 & Wrexham LL12
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

Hello, I am Juliet, a Counsellor & Bereavement/Loss Specialist supporting adults and the over 16's through some of the significant difficulties and challenges that life can throw our way. 

I primarily (but not exclusively) work with my clients through times of bereavement, grief, loss, chronic illness (either direct or diagnosed in others), life changes/stages and personal/family relationship difficulties.

These events can very often lead to unsettling feelings of anxiety, stress, abandonment, isolation, anger, depression and suicidal thoughts (amongst others). I will support you through this challenging time of your life with the objective of arriving at a healthier, more accepting and content way of feeling and being - whatever that looks like for you.

Sometimes, before getting in contact, my clients might be struggling to talk about their worries with others. They can feel lonely and confused, or carry some shame that they are not being the person they "should" be according to the perceptions/expectations of others, or even themselves. Perhaps you are concerned about being a burden to friends or family, or you carry hidden guilt in the same way?!  We can also be reluctant to spend time and money on ourselves, yet by investing in our own mental health and wellbeing we invest in our relationships - not only within but with those around us. When we feel happier, calmer, more content or accepting of ourselves we are better able to connect or reconnect with loved ones, friends, colleagues etc.

I have experienced my own losses, struggles and challenges. I've yearned to wake up each morning feeling brighter and better able to cope with the world and through compassion and the right support I got there. This is why I want to make a difference for my clients and you can read more in the 'About Your Counsellor' section on my website https://newstepscounselling.co.uk

I offer face to face therapy from a comfortable cabin within my own garden in Bearsted, just outside of Maidstone, Kent. If you feel comfortable with counselling from the security and comfort of your own home I can offer you this via Zoom or telephone. 

Email me today to arrange a friendly, informal chat where we can talk about your needs, hopes and expectations from counselling and  how we might be able to work together either long or short term, in a way that offers you comfort and reassurance. Email.. Info@newstepscounselling.co.uk

If you are a trainee therapist I wholeheartedly support you and your training journey.  Please feel free to contact me to discuss this further. 

I very much look forward to hearing from you.

*Face to face work in the Bearsted/Maidstone area of Kent only.  Zoom and telephone UK wide.

Training, qualifications & experience

I have many hours experience working with clients who have suffered from various mental health concerns and issues as described above. This also includes (but is not limited to) counselling and supporting those who have suffered Grief, Loss and Bereavement leading to my role as a Bereavement Specialist.  I also have experience of empathically and considerately working with those who suffer from physical pain, cancer, terminal illness etc as well as supporting their family, friends and carers.   I value working with the next generation of counsellors.

I am fully insured.

  • Bereavement/Grief Work Specialist
  • Transactional Analysis 101 
  • Accredited member of the NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society). www.nationalcounsellingsociety.org
  • Registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists)
  • BACP Certificate of Proficiency
  • Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB)
  • MIND Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training Certification
  • Online and Telephone Counselling Certified Counsellor (Counselling Tutor)
  • First Aid Resuscitation Training (Resus Consulting)
  • Certificate in Counselling Studies (CPCAB)
  • Certificate in Counselling Skills (CPCAB)
  • Qualified, experienced teacher of Pilates.

Member organisations

school Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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NCPS
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)

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.

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). 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

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
Accredited Register Scheme

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National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Walk & Talk therapy - please get in touch to discuss.

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Fees

£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session

Concessions offered for

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Additional information

Payment is required at booking stage to confirm your first counselling session. For all subsequent sessions payment is required at least 48 hours in advance by bank transfer.  Failure to provide payment will mean I am unable to go ahead with the session.  

I am very happy to schedule a free 15 minute initial introductory telephone or online meet to see if we feel comfortable working together. 

When I work

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My emails and telephone are monitored during weekly core working hours. I will endeavour to respond to your enquiry at my earliest opportunity.  Thank you. 

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

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

Online platforms

Zoom

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