Meet the counsellor

Hello, I'm Julie Sherman

A fully qualified and experienced counsellor based in Surrey, and a registered member (373627) of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP). I'm committed to the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions and Professional Conduct Procedure. I'm also a member of the British Infertility Counselling Association (BICA).

BACP Reg. 373627 BICA Member Level 5 Diploma Current DBS & fully insured
Portrait of Julie, counsellor in Surrey
Fertility specialistBICA Foundation & Advanced trained
My journey

Training & development

Following careers in the travel industry and the voluntary sector — including a two-year volunteer placement overseas — and having personally experienced the benefits of counselling, specifically in relation to my own fertility and perinatal challenges, I chose to retrain to become a counsellor.

I completed a Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and have since undertaken the BICA Foundation and Advanced trainings in infertility counselling. As part of my ongoing commitment to continuing professional development, I regularly attend additional training courses, both online and face-to-face, to broaden and update my knowledge and skills.

Where I've worked

Experience

Alongside running a private practice in Surrey, I worked as a fertility counsellor in a large Surrey fertility clinic for over four years, offering both therapeutic and implications counselling to patients undergoing fertility treatment.

I also have experience of working with those diagnosed with, or affected by, life-limiting illness at The Mulberry Centre @ West Middlesex Hospital and Integrated Neurological Services (INS), Twickenham, as well as supporting older clients at Staywell, New Malden. I have a current DBS and hold personal liability and professional indemnity insurance.

To learn more about how I can support you, please visit my Counselling Services page.

My approach

Integratively trained, always led by you

I employ a variety of theoretical approaches and techniques — but my starting point is always creating a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space, and building a trusting relationship so we can explore whatever you're experiencing, together.

Person-centred

Always my foundation: you lead the way. We focus on building trust and safety first — this can take time, so things may feel like they move gently over the first few weeks.

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Psychodynamic

Where appropriate, we look at how past experiences may be influencing current feelings and patterns. Unravelling these connections can lead to real "a-ha" moments — so feeling safe and supported comes first.

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Existential

Especially helpful through life transitions — focusing on what you're experiencing in the moment, and helping you manage and make sense of your emotional responses.

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Credentials

Core qualifications & memberships

Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
BICA Foundation & Advanced Training — Infertility Counselling
Member of BACP — British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Member of BICA — British Infertility Counselling Association
Ongoing CPD — Continuing Professional Development through regular training

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