Julie Ford, Psychodynamic Counsellor

My name is Julie Ford and I am an accredited and registered member of the BACP (British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapist) with experience working therapeutically with children, adolescents and adults. I have counselled clients for several organisations, The Place2Be, The Dialogue Centre, YMCA Sussex Central and Carers Support, West Sussex. My counselling work is underpinned by psychodynamic theory, from which I offer clients an opportunity to begin to think with another about problems, to explore behaviour patterns, and to unravel past conflicts, a process, which can facilitate personal development and promote change in how one processes difficulties, losses, challenges and finds meaning. Presided over by the ethos of a therapeutic alliance, thoughts and feelings can be explored and personal narratives authored. This therapeutic service is for individuals seeking psychological insight, supported by hope and perspective in a safe, confidential and secure setting, with improved wellbeing and change achieved through an acceptance of self and recognition of the importance of personal responsibility.
An initial free confidential consultation is provided to help make sense of difficulties and explore if psychodynamic counselling might be the best approach to help. Counselling will offered at a rate of £30.00 per 50 minute session.