I feel honoured to help people of all ages achieve confidence and happiness through non-judgemental counselling. I work privately with clients face to face in Ashford, Kent, as well as online via Zoom.

 

There’s no pressure to be anything other than yourself, I'm a non-biased champion walking alongside you. My clients share that I am a gentle listener and feel like they've really been heard.

 

We will take time to assess your needs during the first session, then you can decide if we are a good fit for each other.

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Some of the problems I can help with are anxiety, grief, trauma, lack of confidence, becoming a carer, children leaving home, coping with illness, affairs and betrayal, facing hard choices, divorce or separation, family challenges, depression, anger and general feelings of being unable to cope with day-to-day demands.

 

There's no expectation for you to have a set amount of sessions. It is entirely up to you how many weekly sessions you want to have. Some clients see me once, and I have supported others for years. I offer open-ended counselling with regular reviews - so you feel in control - start because you want to and end when you want to.

 

I am here for you and will not judge you or tell you what to do, it's not about me - my aim is to help you to find your own solutions.

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If you would like to see me for counselling or to book an informal 15-minute no-charge chat about starting counselling, please email hello@juliahope.org or text me directly 07349926080

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​I trained in Integrative Counselling which means I can tailor your therapy sessions to you by using various modalities and am qualified to counsel adults and young people age 14+

 

As a Professional Accredited member of the The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, (NCPS) I have had to gain and maintain a high standard of work and undertake regular professional development. I have an enhanced DBS certificate, and am insured with Holistic insurance and have personal registration with the Information Commissioner's Office.

 

In my own life, l've been through good times and tough times and having spent 30 years as a professional wedding and portrait photographer, clients find my real-world communication, creativity and counselling skills - particularly with the inner child - are invaluable.

 

As well as private practice, I volunteer with a local charity Heal for Life, Uk https://healforlife.org.uk/ as a team member assisting with the running of weekly healing retreats for adult survivors of childhood abuse and trauma.

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I also facilitate a weekly peer support mental health group for another charity SpeakUpCiC https://www.speakupcic.co.uk/

 

and I work alongside the team of Counsellors providing affordable counselling at local charity; New Romney Counselling Services https://www.newromneycounsellingservices.co.uk/

 

I believe that you have the solutions to your problems and I will use my skills to help you unlock your answers.

 

Contact me by email hello@juliahope.org or text me on 07349926080 to see how I can help you.