JULIE DICKSON
 
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
 
Email - julie@therapiesforwellbeing.com

Website – https://therapiesforwellbeing,com

Online therapy offered over Zoom

 
About me
I have always been passionate about mental wellbeing. I initially trained as a Mental Health Nurse and within a couple of years discovered the difference psychological therapy can make to an individual's life. As an accredited psychological therapist, I have 25 years of experience working in the NHS and private practice. During my career in the UK I worked with individuals experiencing all types of mental health challenges and psychological distress in primary and secondary health care, Employee Assistance Programmes, clinical research and University Student Support.

I have experience helping people with low mood, depression, anxiety, panic, OCD, phobias, trauma, grief, adjustment, interpersonal conflict, work stress, perfectionism, coping with physical health problems, low self esteem and low confidence.

About therapy
People contemplate a talking therapy for many reasons. It maybe something specific you want help with; an accumulation of challenges or a fear for the future. I offer a safe space to explore emotional difficulties and understand the impact in your daily life. Therapy is client led, so you choose the focus for therapy. We begin by making links between the past and the present. We take the time to describe the events, relationships and situations that have triggered distress and how you are currently coping. Once we have a shared understanding, we work together to target areas of life that can bring about personal growth and meaningful change.

I have had extensive training in different therapy models. I blend therapy approaches in response to the individual. You may benefit from CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) or Compassion Focused Therapy. Increasing psychological flexibility can help us face life's challenges and make adjustments in our thinking and behaving. I will introduce you to techniques to help you transform your daily emotional experiences. I am here to support you in this journey of change.

Therapy sessions last for 1 hour. Sessions are offered on a weekly or fortnightly basis. I also offer monthly follow-up sessions to review progress and offer longer term support. I would be pleased to offer you an initial telephone conversation to explore what kind of support you are looking for and answer any questions you may have.