Julie Smith

Counselling is deeply personal, I offer a calm, respectful space where you can be heard, supported and empowered to move forward.

I offer professional and compassionate counselling across all areas, including:

• anxiety
• depression
• grief
• trauma
• burnout and stress
• relationships difficulties
• life transitions
• spiritual abuse
• health related issues

With close to 30 years experience working in Primary Healthcare, I have a specialty interest in health trauma, major diagnoses and chronic health conditions. I support my clients to process what they or their loved ones have been through, to make sense of the emotional impact of illness or major medical events and find ways to live well with any ongoing health challenges they continue to experience, whether they are newly diagnosed, navigating long term conditions or recovering from treatment or trauma.

I offer a non-judgemental space where everyone is welcome. My own Christian faith informs who I am, and I am happy to include faith in our work if that feels meaningful to you.

I understand that seeking counselling can be a big step, and raise questions for you about what it is like, or what you can expect in the counselling room. I am happy to talk to you and answer any questions you might have prior to our first appointment. Please contact me if I can help.