Natural Being Counselling

How can counselling help?

We will all face challenges in our lives and sometimes counselling can help to navigate a way through these at a time and pace that suits each individual's needs.

Being listened to in a safe space, by someone who is objective, non-judgemental, compassionate and sometimes gently challenging, can help create an opportunity for individual growth and change through reconnecting with your natural, inner being.

Whether you are experiencing grief following a recent or historical bereavement, are feeling anxious or depressed, or facing a difficult life transition; change in health, career, divorce or retirement, or are simply interested in exploring your relationships and feelings then counselling may help you to move forward.

I offer a free 20 minute telephone consultation prior to beginning any counselling.

About Me

Hello, I'm Julie and working as an occupational therapist, primarily within mental health, for the past 17 years, I have developed a deep appreciation of the levels of strength and resilience demonstrated by those I have had the privilege of working with, in helping them to overcome any physical, mental and emotional barriers they may face in order to live a fulfilling life that possesses personal meaning and purpose.

It is this humbling experience that motivated me to also qualify as a person-centred counsellor so that I can continue serving those who are seeking to resolve any past or present issues from a psychotherapy perspective. As such, I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

I have a particular interest in, and wide experience of working with older adults, particularly those affected by dementia, both the individuals themselves, as well as their families and friends, and also any carers that support them.

I am also passionate about spending time outdoors and connecting with nature, as this has helped me to maintain and enhance my own mental health and emotional well-being throughout my life.

My Approach

Adopting a person-centred approach, I work as an integrative counsellor. This means that I am able to integrate a variety of different evidence-based techniques and interventions to suit each individual's needs and personal situation.

Being person-centred, I place a strong emphasis on building a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship in which you are offered the opportunity to experience an empathic, authentic and non-judgemental space.

During this time, I will be there to facilitate the initial exploration of your presenting challenge and remain alongside you as you work towards gaining new insights, different perspectives and a greater self-awareness, and, through reconnecting with your natural self, help you find your own unique resolution.

Services Offered

I offer a variety of counselling services to meet each individual's needs and preferences:

Individual Counselling Sessions:

Face-to-face:

These can be held in the comfort of my private therapy room based in the heart of North Somerset between Bristol and Weston-super-Mare and situated near the main GWR train line. (50 minute session = £45)

Online/Telephone:

Suitable for those with time pressures or limited transport options.

(50 minute session = £45)

Outdoor Counselling Sessions:

I also offer one-to-one nature-based counselling sessions, either on a 'walk and talk' basis or whilst sitting within an appropriate natural outdoor space. (60 minute session = £50)

Please enquire for more details.

Welcome

Reconnect with your natural self