Rate Julie Shore

Hello, my name is Julie. I am an Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor based in Staffordshire, UK, with five years of professional experience. I am a registered and qualified member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and I practise in accordance with its Ethical Framework.

I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can explore your experiences, make sense of your feelings and work towards meaningful change. My approach is grounded in respect for your individuality, circumstances and pace.

I have supported clients with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, alcohol and benzodiazepine addiction, childhood trauma, grief and bereavement, relationship breakdown and LGBTQ+ experiences. I also work with people navigating redundancy, financial worries, major life changes, difficulties with anger, and challenges around boundaries and assertiveness. My experience includes supporting the emotional impact of endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and menopause.

As an integrative counsellor, I recognise that no single approach suits everyone. I draw on a range of therapeutic perspectives, including existential therapy, psychodynamic approaches and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Together, we will explore what matters to you and develop a way of working that reflects your needs, preferences and goals.

I hold a Certificate in Counselling and a Professional Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy. My continuing professional development includes anger management, assertiveness, health and wellbeing, and suicide and self-harm awareness and prevention. I am also undertaking a Diploma in Criminology alongside studies in eating disorders awareness, Mental Health First Aid and psychopharmacology.

My decision to become a counsellor was shaped by my own experiences of mental health difficulties, addiction and financial hardship. During a particularly difficult period, support from those around me, a local mental health charity and my counsellor helped me begin rebuilding my life. That experience showed me the value of being heard, understood and supported, and inspired me to offer that same opportunity to others.

I began my counselling studies in late 2017 and volunteered with the mental health charity that had supported me. This gave me the opportunity to work with people facing a variety of emotional and practical challenges.

In 2020, I took on a counselling role at a local cancer hospice, supporting people through loss and bereavement. This work deepened my understanding of grief and led me to undertake further study into its impact on family relationships and dynamics.

From 2022 until recently, I also worked part-time for a charity, supporting clients with a broad range of difficulties, including suicidal thoughts. In early 2023, I established my private practice, where I continue to support people with diverse experiences and concerns.

Seeking therapy can feel like a significant step, particularly if you are unsure what to expect. You do not need to have everything worked out before we begin. We can start with whatever feels most important to you and take things at a pace that feels manageable.

If you have questions about counselling, would like to know more about how I work, or want to explore whether we might be a suitable fit, please get in touch. I would welcome the opportunity to support you.