Welcome to my profile I believe everyone has the potential to embrace positive change providing they are provided with the right therapeutic environment and are able to build a strong client/therapist relationship. I offer a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space which allows clients to relax which gives them time to find their own voice. Trust and respect has to be earned. For many clients it is initially very difficult reaching out to gain help and support.
About me and my practice
I work initially from a Client Centred approach to help establish a strong client/therapist relationship. I use other counselling techniques to help move clients forward to help them achieve their desired goals in their own pace. learning positive coping strategies helps build their confidence and self esteem. I offer clients training in guided visualisation to help fascinate relaxation and reduce Anxiety and promote sleep. Using an effective approach ie. MBCBT (Mindful based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) embrace's Compassion Therapy which is the gentle path for individual empowerment. I am passionate about my work and through my years of experience working with clients I have worked with many survivors of abuse and violence, Trauma and PTSD. Depression, suicide, self harm, Anxiety, relationship problems, Divorce, Bereavement, These are only some of the issues the list is endless so developing my own particular style to help relieve the pain and suffering of so many has bee of paramount importance to their wellbeing and recovery.
Experience
I have over 25 years experience as a counsellor 20 of those years I worked in the field of addiction. My work involved Counselling individuals who suffer from alcohol, drugs or gambling addiction. Addiction counselling involves helping the individual to cut down on their substance use and only after they have gained control can counselling begin to address their personal issues. The issues I have dealt with are numerous. Mental Health and addiction goes hand in hand. Addiction for many individuals provides a negative coping strategy for the many issues clients have to cope with but substance use complicates things further by making more issues develop. Relapse prevention is a very important part of addiction work.
Qualifications
BA(hons) BSc. Social Sciences. Postgraduate Diploma Counselling.(Newcastle University)
Diploma is Applied Social Sciences. (Open University)
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling
Psychotherapy (St. Johns University York).
Diploma Counselling Supervision
(Newcastle University)
Advanced Diploma Hypnotherapy.
Accredited Mediator and family Mediation.
Dealing with Aggressive and Abusive Behaviour. Domestic Abuse Training
Gambling Counselling (Gamcare)
Certificate in Addiction training.
Assist Suicide Intervention Training
Hoarding and self neglect (Safeguarding Adults Core Training).
Deliberate Self harm.
Motivational Interviewing
Masters Diploma in Mindfulness (St. Johns University York)
CBT diploma
Trauma Counselling (Open University).
Additional Information
I have 20 years counselling experience working in the field of addiction working with alcohol drug and gambling addiction. I now work with CIC EAP and also have my own private practise offering counselling, Hypnotherapy and Counselling supervision to trained Counsellors and Student Counsellors.
I have an enhanced DBS I am insured and registered with ICO.
Professional Membership
MBACP
Professional Register
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Verified by Counsellingo on Thursday, 28 March 2024
Initial Consultation
I offer a free 15 minute initial telephone consultation which gives clients the opportunity to ask questions and familiarise themselves with me and help quell any anxiety they may have. I offer a full assessment to enable me formalise their unique care plan and establish their individual goal's.
Fees
Online counselling £50 for 50 mins.
Couple counselling £70 (online) £80 (face to face)
Hypnotherapy £70 (face to face)
Counselling Supervision £60
Student Counsellors £30
I offer a reduced rate to individuals who have a low income or are suffering from difficult circumstances.
When I Work
I work Monday to Friday am/pm. I do offer flexibility to accommodate clients specific needs I also offer weekend appointments if required. I have availability to offer clients face to face appointments, video and telephone appointments and clinical supervision.
Therapeutic Approach
Client Centred, Intergrative
Video Platforms
Face time. WhatsApp. Face to face. Telephone.
Pronouns
She. her
Area
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Monica Julian