	Counselling Coulsdon The Water Tower, 11 Chaplin Place, Cane Hill Park CR5 3GH Coulsdon
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Julie | Counsellor

Counselling Coulsdon

Counselling with me is a safe space to unburden yourself. I offer specialist support for issues relating to parenting, family life and family relationships, pregnancy, birth and other traumas, PND and depression.

I can support you through life's transitions, big and small. I'm particularly familiar professionally and personally with the challenges of parenting, birth, baby feeding, the struggle to adapt to new roles and the anxiety and overwhelm and constant doubt that often come with that. Perhaps you are aware that your mental health is suffering but you are struggling on? Or did you have a traumatic birth or other experience that keeps replaying and resurfacing? Or struggling with anxiety about a forthcoming birth? Or has old 'stuff', relationships, habits resurfaced which you now need some support to cope with? I provide an emotionally safe space for you to unburden yourself, for as long as you need.

I provide a safe, comfortable, private environment for you to say all the things you don't feel you can say to anyone else, without fear of being judged. I will listen and help you to explore what feels important, help you weigh up options, safely process traumatic experiences if appropriate and support you to get a place where you feel you can move forward.

Counselling with me is a rare chance to to reflect on what is happening and to focus on you and your needs. You don't need to wait for the mythical 'good day' and you don't need to put on 'nice' clothes, or on make-up (unless you want to!) - just be brave enough to reach out and get in touch and we can take it one step at a time.

Online therapy

I am very happy to work online.

I use Zoom as I find it offers the most reliable service.

You do not need an account to use Zoom, it is completely free of charge for you, and you do not need any technical knowledge either.

Details relating to ZOOM confidentiality can be found here https://explore.zoom.us/en/privacy/

For online counselling uou must be in an area where you cannot be disturbed or overheard during your sessions, and you must not be driving or engaged in any other activity.

I will never record sessions and I ask that you don’t either, please.

If I am unable to reach you on Zoom, or if we experience technical difficulties, I will make another attempt via Zoom and then try calling you by phone. Therefore I will need a landline or mobile number please.

Qualifications and registrations

Counselling qualifcations:

Advanced Diploma in Counselling (NCPS Accredited) - Level 4

Certificate in Counselling Studies – CPCAB - Level 3

Additional training and CPD:

Safety Techniques in Trauma

Treating Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Working with Baby Loss

Traumatic Birth Recovery 3 Step Rewind

Diploma of Higher Education - Antenatal

Registrations

I offer therapy in

✓ English

Specialisations

I do not try to put an arbitrary limit on the number of sessions with me, as that is very individual, but many people start to find things a little easier after 6-8 sessions. Struggles with one-off traumatic events can often be lifted successfully in just 4 or 5 session. Some people find that their session with me each week is their 'safe haven', really look forward to having that time for themselves and attend every week for many months.

People come to me for many reasons, including anxiety, stress, overwhelm, low mood, depression and post natal depression, work life balance concerns, partner, family and colleague conflicts, lack of self confidence or low self-esteem, help with dealing with traumatic experiences (including birth and breastfeeding related trauma), support after bereavement, baby loss, miscarriage, stillbirth and abortion) attachment concerns, parenting differences, single parenting, family relationship problems, concerns about bonding with your child(ren) or teenagers, empty nest concerns, problematic behaviours such as self harm and hair pulling, and lots lots more.

I have a particular interest in supporting women who have had a difficult or traumatic birth experience. Sadly I cannot rewind time and take away what has happened to you but I can help with specialist memory processing techniques to support you in getting to a place of greater safety where you can find a way to continue with your life without feeling overwhelmed by the accompanying terror and distress that remembering can trigger.

Finally, I think it's impemember that both people who have given birth AND people who have supported and watched can find themselves struggling afterwards.

Most common issues I support people with:

Birth trauma and birth-related PTSD

Postnatal depression and anxiety

Attachment and bonding concerns

Parenting councselling - paretning difficulties and differences

Support after abortion, stillbirth, miscarriage, termination for medical reasons and failed fertility treatment

Therapies offered

Areas of counselling I can help with

Fees

£55 per session

£10 supplement for evening / weekend / Bank Holiday appointments

Occasional concessions may be available for counselling students and NCT Antenatal course attendees - please ask

Availability (Opening hours)

Monday	6pm to 9pm
Tuesday	9.15am to 3.15pm, 6pm to 9pm
Wednesday	9.15am to 3.15pm, 6pm to 9pm
Thursday	1pm to 3pm
Friday	9.45am - 11.45am
Saturday	9.30am to 12.30am
Sunday	Closed

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