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About

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 where you can talk about how you are feeling and gain deeper insight into any difficulties you may be experiencing. If you are unsure, or you have any questions about counselling, we can have a brief talk prior to committing to 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 15 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.

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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.

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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

Individual session (50 minutes)                                         £65

Couples and other relationships (60 mins)                      £100

 

Clinical Supervision for Care Homes

Individual session (60 mins)                                             £65

Group Session                                                                   Negotiable

(Rates dependent on group size and duration of session)

Supervision for staff within the educational sector

Individual session (60 mins)                                             £65

Group Session                                                                   Negotiable

(Rates dependent on group size and duration of session)

 

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.

juleesmart1@gmail.com

 

+44 (0)7592 231883

Watford

Hertfordshire

United Kingdom

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