Julia Gibbons - Councelling

What I can help with

I am a qualified integrative counsellor which just means I am trained in several different methods of counselling, the therapy approaches I use are,

Person-centred counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or C.B.T and Psychodynamic therapy.

Being able to call upon different approaches enables me to tailor my support to your specific individual needs, which

gives you a better understanding of yourself and your situation so you can make the changes you need for healing and acceptance, and a more positive future and outcome.

Person-centred counselling works with the values of empathy for the person and what they are going through, by being honest, genuine and

authentic with that person while giving them the respect they deserve and listening to their story (no matter what they bring).

C.B.T. helps us to understand how our thoughts and feelings influence our behaviour,

it identifies patterns of behaviour that may no longer be helpful and offers insights into more helpful perspectives and ways of being.

Psychodynamic therapy looks at how the past has influenced us, our values and beliefs and shaped the person we are today.

I also work with creative methods such as ‘Timelines’ to trace back past events or traumas and how they have shaped us.

I use ‘Russian Dolls’ (Matryoshka) to explore self-identity and inner child issues and to promote self-compassion.

I believe that our overall wellbeing has a huge impact on our mental health and vice versa, as part of my therapy process,

I will ask you to consider your self-care if your wellbeing needs are being met by asking:

How are you sleeping?

Are you hydrating enough?

How’s your nutrition?

Are you managing to exercise regularly?

What about socializing and fun pursuits?

Do you have any engaging hobbies?

All of these things fall down our list of priorities when we are struggling with life, but they are important, they nourish and support us in challenging times.

I can support you to make the small changes in these areas that will make a big difference.