Julie has been a pillar of support, helping to unpack and navigate some gnarly situations, and in doing so has helped me get to a much better place than I was at a year ago. Julie's approach is more grounded than similar engagements I've had in the past - I get the feeling that she is getting a full and genuine understanding of me, which I believe is the core of how she gets results.
Understanding Life's Challenges
Life brings moments of joy, but also times of uncertainty, stress, sadness, and heartache. These challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you're navigating relationship struggles, coping with loss, adjusting to life transitions, or facing the unique challenges of infertility, you don't have to face these things alone.
When Anxiety Holds You Back
Anxiety often keeps us stuck in an endless loop, where asking for help can feel just too difficult. Taking that first step can feel daunting, but it's also an act of courage. I'm so glad you've found your way here.
A Safe Space To Move Forward
With me, you'll find a safe, supportive, and confidential space where you can share your thoughts and feelings openly. Together, we'll explore your triggers, understand the root of your struggles, and find effective ways to move forward.
How I Can Help
In addition to working with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, and loss, I have specialist expertise and experience in the following areas.
Fertility Counselling
Supporting you at every stage of your conception journey; from first hopes, through treatments and beyond.
Perinatal Counselling
Ensuring your wellbeing through the changes of pregnancy, postnatal life and the transition to parenthood.
Couples Counselling
Providing a safe space for open communication to explore difficulties, resolve conflict and consider the best way forward.
Life Transitions
Helping you navigate your way through life changes, such as redundancy, menopause, parenthood, loss and ageing.
Why Choose My Practice
Choosing the right counsellor is an important step in your journey. I strive to create a warm, supportive environment where you feel understood and empowered to make positive changes.
- Personalised counselling tailored to your unique needs
- A safe and confidential space for open discussion
- Compassionate, evidence-based therapeutic approaches
- Flexible online and phone sessions for your convenience
How We'll Work Together
Your path to emotional wellbeing
Informal Phone Call
- What brings you to counselling
- What you hope to achieve
Introductory Session
- Deciding whether I'm the right counsellor for you!
- Agreeing a way forward (session frequency, approach & duration..)
Ready to begin your journey?
Client Reflections
A few words from people I've supported.
I have been working with Julie for just under two years, and I can honestly say she has provided a light during some very dark times. From the moment we started, Julie has been incredibly patient, warm, and understanding. Julie is exceptional because she challenges me in all the right ways, she encourages growth and deeper insight, but she never pushes or forces me to discuss things I'm not ready to approach. I am so grateful for her skill and genuine support.
Halcyon Counselling helped me manage an overwhelming crash between deep grief after a death, challenging fertility treatments and wider family dysfunction. Julie was skilled, steady, and compassionate, while also being gently challenging when I needed guidance to move forward. She helped me untangle and navigate emotions with practical coping strategies and thoughtful insights that I would never have reached on my own. I cannot recommend her skills enough - I'm still seeing layers and unpacking some of those insights even a year later.
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Thoughtful reflections on mental health and everyday life.
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