**PLEASE NOTE** I currently have 2 client places available for online work and am now taking clients in Normandie on location.  

My name is Julia, and I have an academic and professional background that includes working in Further and Higher Education for 15 years and working with people and animals for many more.

I spent several years supporting people through the loss of their pets whilst working with the Pet Bereavement Support Service at Blue Cross  and working to further the growing field of animal-assisted interventions which includes animal-assisted therapy and activities whilst working at The Society for Companion Animal Studies.  I continued my work with animal charities by working as a consultant for Cats Protection, having helped develop their Paws to Listen Grief Support Service.

I spent over a year at SALT South West (Sexual Abuse Listening Therapy) during my training, working with clients who are adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.  I worked in private practice from an office in Plymouth for 7 years before moving to France in 2023, continuing to work with my long term clients online.

I have a Masters Degree in Education and an Advanced Diploma in Counselling.  I am no longer a  member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society since moving to France and no longer being a UK resident but continue to follow their professional framework and paradigms.  I am an ASIST suicide First Aider.  I have undertaken further specialist training in working with trauma, and with couples and relationships.

I have a good understanding and knowledge of gender and sexual diversities (GSD) and my experience extends to working with people who are suffering from depression, anxiety, family, developmental and relationship issues, trauma, loss and bereavement.

I have a deep understanding and appreciation of technology and am equipped to work with people who may be experiencing issues arising from the use of technology or who may prefer to incorporate the use of technology into the therapeutic experience.

I receive regular supervision from a qualified and experienced supervisor and I continue to work in line with the NCPS ethical framework.