Ms Julie Newberry - Counsellor and Trainer

Trying to talk about personal things which are private, upsetting or that you can't explain can feel awkward, embarrassing, risky and can be immensely difficult. I have been trained to help you share whatever troubles you are experiencing, even when they are 'un-formed' and you feel you don't have the right words.

How often do you get an hour where you are listened to and where the focus is just on your own issues? When you don't have to be concerned about the listener. This enables you to share your thoughts, feelings and emotions; and 'to meet yourself'.

Counselling is helpful if you feel 'stuck'. You may be anxious, depressed, lonely, lost, angry or any one of a range of feelings.  Counselling is not about providing solutions; instead I will help you discover your own strengths and inner resources, thus enabling you to cope effectively with your life. 

I understand that it can be hard to make a start, but you can be sure that I will always respect your needs and that progress will be one step at a time. At no point will you be pushed into anything that is too uncomfortable. 

You may have just the one session and find that is enough for you. However my experience shows that between four and twenty sessions are needed for you to feel a longer term benefit. We will discuss this when we meet and you will always be free to choose when to leave. I will always remember that it is 'your' therapy.

Each session is 50 minutes long and costs £45.

I follow the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy and am subject to their professional conduct procedure.

I have counselled people with a variety of difficulties, for example: anxiety, shyness, low confidence, low self esteem, panic, stress, grief, depression, relationship issues, separation, loneliness, cultural issues, isolation and anger.

Personal Development:  I offer workshops and support groups.

The purpose of the workshops is to provide knowledge about emotional health issues and counselling theories and to make personal development accessible to a wider audience. Too often such topics are only covered as part of higher education or by those lucky enough to have forward thinking employers. No longer!

All workshops and support groups will have a small membership so as to enhance your personal experience.

See the events section for more information on what is available right now. If you don't see what you want, please contact me. Remember, if you are interested in something, then it is likely someone else will be too! From November you will find a series of:

 

• Anxiety and Panic Attacks
• Shyness and Social Anxiety
• Developing Assertiveness and Self Confidence
• Dealing with Stress in your Life
• Living with Depression
• Understanding Yourself 
• Building Better Relationships
• Succeeding in Interpersonal Communication
• Fundamentals in Counselling

Practices & Specialities

• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Depression
• Panic attacks
• Self Harm

Qualifications

Member of BACP. Fd.A. Integrative Humanistic Counselling; Certificates in Counselling Skills and Studies; B.Sc., Ph.D., MBA.