Julia Haygreen
Supporting and motivating you towards a happy, healthy
and fulfilling life
BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Foundation Science Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
MBACP Senior Accredited.
Clinical Counselling Supervisor.
Welcome
Reaching out for support takes courage, especially when life feels difficult, stressful, upsetting or overwhelming.
If you’re looking for a warm welcome, patience, understanding, insight, experience, and real results, you’ve come to the right place. If you need to talk to someone who will listen, take you seriously, withhold judgment, and help you see light at the end of the tunnel, that’s exactly what you’ll find here.
For nearly 15 years, I’ve been committed to helping hundreds of people from all walks of life address a wide range of life's challenges and struggles, and reach a better place. For the past five years, I’ve also supervised other therapists across the UK, giving me wide experience of the issues people are seeking help with today.
Together, we will open the door to positive change, greater well-being, and the life you truly deserve. We’ll explore your feelings, discover your goals, and create opportunities for building resilience and personal growth. Drawing on a wide range of therapeutic tools, I will tailor our work to suit your individual needs.
Are you ready to discover how counselling could make a difference in your life? Let's talk and see how we could work together. t: 07855 033993 / e: julia@juliahaygreen.com
You can self-refer or use your insurance policy to cover counselling fees. I am a Recognised Healthcare Professional with AXA, Allianz, Aviva and BUPA - please ask for details.
Client Testimonials
"Thank-you so much for helping me to find myself, to find the inner strength to stand up for myself, for listening and helping me believe in myself. My outlook on life has completely changed. I finally feel free from the past that was holding me back and I have a plan" (CP)
"Thank-you so much for your time, skill, patience and all your help, it really has made a difference to my life" (TK)
Maybe these goals resonate with what you are looking for. Would you like to...
We will work at a pace that feels safe and comfortable for you. When appropriate, I offer gentle challenges, thoughtful prompts, and reflective observations to help you make meaningful connections, gain insight, and experience those ‘lightbulb’ moments. This process can deepen your self-awareness and positively influence many areas of your life.
Opening up for the first time can feel daunting, but many people find relief by sharing what’s been weighing on them. Carrying unresolved issues can be even more distressing and may hold you back from living life to the fullest. Perhaps it's time for that to change?
Are you curious about Autism and ADHD? We can explore the signs and symptoms, discuss support options, and develop strategies to help you manage a diagnosis or a potential diagnosis, effectively.
Credentials. I have a 20-year background in business, followed by 14 years of experience as a Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Counselling Supervisor, and Student Mentor. I integrate tools from counselling, psychology, neuroscience, behavioural strategies, and people skills, supported by a deep understanding of diverse workplace environments.
Meeting online. I offer live online sessions via Microsoft Teams or WhatsApp video, providing a convenient and effective way to access counselling support with excellent outcomes. All you need is a reliable internet connection and a private space. To get started, we can have a 20-minute introduction session free of charge before meeting regularly.
Our first session
Opening up for the first time
Our first session is an important opportunity to establish a foundation for our work together. We will start with some introductions, I encourage you to share your name and any preferred pronouns.
Understanding Your Needs
We can talk about what brought you to counselling and what you hope to achieve. This is your opportunity to express your concerns and mention any specific issues you're facing. I may ask questions to gain a clearer understanding of your situation, including your background, current stressors, and any previous experiences with counselling.
Assessment
This is an ongoing process. I will follow what you are saying, ask questions to clarify, and create a space for open and honest conversations. I do not use reports, paperwork, score measures or other forms of assessing you. We gauge where you are at through the working relationship and the dialogue between us.
Goals
Together, we will begin to identify your goals for counselling. This may involve discussing what the outcome of our sessions looks like for you and how we can work towards those.
Questions
You are welcome to ask any questions or voice any concerns you might have. This applies to the first session and at any point during our work together. It is best to raise these if they arise so they can be addressed and worked through in a healthy and supportive way.
Reflection
After our session, take some time to reflect on your feelings about the experience. It’s important that you feel comfortable and safe as we begin this journey together. Remember, the first session is just the beginning. It is normal to feel a range of emotions, and it’s perfectly okay to either let it all out or take your time to open up. My goal is to create a supportive and non-judgmental environment where you can feel safe to explore your thoughts and feelings. We can continue to meet regularly for as long as you need.
I have experience working with the following issues, among others;
Trauma
PTSD
Stress and Burnout
Anxiety
Relationships
Menopause
Anger management
Panic Attacks
Depression
Personal identity, purpose, principles and goals
Feeling lost, overwhelmed or stuck
Confidence and low self-esteem
Loss of home, job, status, finances, friendships
Career and Corporate pressures
Suicide attempts / suicidal thoughts
Self-harm
Parenting
Family dynamics
Health anxiety, short-term health conditions, injury
Workplace stress
Perfectionism
Bereavement
Communication issues
Feeling isolated or disconnected
People-pleasing
Co-dependency
Addictions - alcohol, sex, porn, narcotics, weed
ADHD and Autism
Long term illness including Cancer, Fibromyalgia, MS, Long-covid
Frequently asked questions
Trust is important because if we are going to work together, you need to feel safe enough to open up.
Trust is about feeling supported and in good hands. When you feel safe you can talk with honesty about what you are going through. This honesty helps you understand yourself and builds self awareness and confidence. Research consistently shows that the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the client and counsellor is more predictive of counselling outcome than any other factor.
You may feel that opening up makes you vulnerable and that this could be risky. So, maybe you have become used to not really letting people in, or you edit the truth, or you soften it to suit what other people want to hear. This keeps a part of you hidden, never fully acknowledged, hidden in the shadows, maybe wrapped in guilt or shame or the fear of being judged. This can lead to feeling your relationships aren’t as real as you would like them to be and that you are alone with no-one who really knows the whole you. This can lead to all sorts of problems in life, relationships, work, family and even health, or a general sense that life isn’t as fun or fulfilling as it could be.
People often experience a counselling relationship as the first one where they have felt safe enough and not judged to be fully themselves - strengths, challenges and everything in-between. This relationship can be healing and transformative, with a positive impact on the connections in your life outside therapy. Would you like to talk about how we start this process?
From our first session, you may feel relief because you have connected with someone who hears, sees, and understands you. You may immediately begin to feel more hopeful and less alone. You may feel relief at having got something off your chest or reassured that you have found a therapist you feel comfortable with and that the process has started. You may feel excited or hopeful because this is the first step to reach your goal, or nervous because you’re not sure how the process will go. You may feel unburdened of heavy or difficult emotions, or fearful of letting them out because they may hurt. You may feel worried about crying in front of someone, or longing to feel that it’s ok to cry and not be judged. All these feelings are natural and will be supported.
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My location
We can meet for sessions online or by telephone. NHS research and numerous studies have found online counselling to be equally effective as visiting a therapist face to face. Many people prefer online counselling because they find it gives them more flexibility, helping them access support.
Fees
Fees
Counselling: £80 (50-minute session plus a free 20-minute introduction)
Supervision: £95 (60-minute session / £120 - 90-minute session plus a free 20-minute introduction)
Insurance
I am a recognised healthcare professional, providing counselling and psychotherapy services for AXA, Allianz, Aviva and BUPA. Please ask for full infomation.
Emergencies
If you feel as though you’re in crisis with your mental health:
- Dial 111 and select the mental health option to speak to a trained mental health professional.
- Dial 999 or attend your nearest A&E department if:
- You have concerns about the safety of yourself or someone else
- You have or could act on any suicidal thoughts
- Make an urgent appointment with your GP if your mental health is getting worse and to discuss what support you need
If you need to talk to someone urgently, call The Samaritans on 116 123 or https://www.samaritans.org (open 24/7).
National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK, call 0800 689 5652 or https://www.spuk.org.uk
999 in case of emergency
Get in touch
Please contact me if you have any questions or to
book a free 20 minute consultation.
Testimonials
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