juleesmart1@gmail.com
+44 (0)7806 787 522
About Me
I understand approaching a counsellor for the first time can be daunting. From the outset I offer a confidential, non-judgemental, safe and secure environment in which you can express your feelings and gain deeper insight into any difficulties you may be experiencing. If you are unsure, or you have any questions about accessing counselling, we can have a brief talk prior to committing to accessing sessions. I will aim to support you to feel at ease in taking this first step.
I am a qualified counsellor, accredited and registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I have 13 years experience working with adults with a wide range of presenting concerns including bereavement and loss, depression, stress and anxiety, trauma, obsessive behaviours, relationship difficulties, transition and major life changes, low self-esteem and self-worth.
Counselling Service
Counselling offers an environment in which you can express your feelings and gain deeper insight into any difficulties you might be experiencing. Counselling is confidential and non-judgemental and offers a space where your thoughts and feelings are heard and acknowledged.
Workplace Support
Educational Sector
Education continues to be increasingly target focused with staff and children exposed to frequent assessment against rigid control measures. Paradoxically, the school environment exposes staff to children and families with complex social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. Meeting performance management targets in such a fluid environment is extremely challenging, in addition to dealing with additional complexities resulting from COVID-19.
Care Homes
Working within the adult care sector is a rewarding and fulfilling career but there are times when additional support is needed to maintain the wellbeing of those most affected by its challenges and demands. Recently, care home staff have dealt with unprecedented amounts of additional worry, stress and anxiety as have residents, friends and the families of those in care.
Policy Documents
As an accredited member of the BACP (reg. no. 94105) I adhere to their Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.
I am required to adhere to current GDPR legislation and hold private indemnity insurance. I am registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) reg. no. ZA450555.
The following documents are available. For further details, please contact me on the email provided.
Privacy Policy, Confidentiality and Data Retention Statement
Counselling framework and agreement
Supervision framework and agreement
BACP Accreditation certificate
Indemnity Insurance certificate
ICO registration certificate
Enhanced DBS certificate
Fees
Counselling
Initial assessment (1 hour 15 mins) £60
Counselling session (50 minutes) £60
(Concessions offered for students and low income)
Clinical Supervision for Care Homes
One to one session (1 hour) £60
Group Session Negotiable
(Rates will be dependent on group size and length)
Supervision for staff within the educational sector
One to one session (1 hour) £60
Group Session Negotiable
(Rates will be dependent on group size and length)
Method of payment: Bank (BACS) transfer, cheque or cash.
Contact Me
If you are interested in accessing any of the services I offer, please email or call me using the following contact details:
(If I am unavailable when you call, please leave a message and I will respond as soon as possible.)
I do not offer a crisis service or emergency response. In the event of an emergency please contact NHS direct telephone 111, your GP, the emergency services or the Samaritans freephone 116 123.
Watford
Hertfordshire
United Kingdom