‘The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am , then I can change.’
Carl Rogers
Counselling
As your counsellor I offer my commitment to you and your wellbeing by providing a warm, safe and non-judgemental space. Here the hope is you will feel truly accepted for all that you are which in turn will enable you to accept all aspects of yourself.
It is my belief that you know yourself best, therefore I will not take the ‘expert’ position, claiming to know what is best for you, but will facilitate and support the work we do together directed by you and at a pace you feel comfortable working at.
How I work
I work with the belief that you are the expert on yourself and therefore I respect your thoughts and feelings. Everything you experience is valid and I will not judge you. My aim is to offer a friendly and non-judgmental space for you to talk openly and in confidence.
I will provide you with a safe space for whatever you feel comfortable bring to the session can be explored and reflected on. This is your journey and it is about trusting the process to find that next step or reflection.
Who I am
I bring with me my life experiences from living and working in a variety of cultures, working in education, in the charity sector, working with clients who presented a wide variety of Mental health issues, to empowering women with skills and tools to help themselves, to being a wife, daughter and mum.
My name is Julie or Jules, as some know me as, and am working in my third profession. The underlying link with all of them is that I like to support and help others from being a teacher, manager, trainer, assessor and to now a counsellor.
As a counsellor I am able to bring all of my loves into my profession. My love of the outdoors from the magic of the changing seasons, amazing wildlife all around, spectacular flowers to my favourite of being by or in the sea. This is why I have taken my counselling into my walk and talk sessions as I believe that nature and being outdoors can support not only our mental health but also can teach us so much.
My next love is being creative from designing resources, courses/workshops, drawing & sketching to writing (which I still struggle with) but all bring me great joy.
My other love is one of being supportive and helping others by giving others time and space to explore their thoughts, feelings and emotions whether that be for family, friends or clients. Also passing on information that I have picked up from my love of learning and allowing others to use that information as they wish.
Areas I work in
Neurodiversity
Supporting individuals who belief they are autistic or have recently been diagnosed
supporting families to understand about neurodiversity and look at tools and techniques to support them.
working with workplaces to support individuals within their work force or to help teams understand what neurodiversity is.
Loss and Bereavement
Anxiety - general anxiety, health anxiety
Depression
Stress - both at home or in the workplace
Work/life balancing
Feeling SAD
Burnout
Anger
Low self esteem
Family issues
Mental Health
Where I work
Counselling - can be
Face to face
Stratford upon Avon
Chipping Campden
Online via Teams
Locations will be confirmed when you book a session