Julia Derry, Collaboration Counselling

When I talk with people, I really try to put myself in their shoes to understand where they are at, why they might be stuck, whilst being compassionate about their struggles. I help clients to clarify their goals and then work together to develop strategies and navigate difficulties in order to achieve their goals. With a client-centred approach, I draw on a variety of evidence-based approaches. I might not have all the answers, but I work collaboratively with people to find a better way forward. I can help you with: - Adjustment to life changes - Anxiety - Burnout - Carer support - Communication skills - Demotivation - Depression - Emotional difficulties - Family issues - Friendship issues - Generalised anxiety - Grief and loss - Health anxiety - Identity issues - Job dissatisfaction - Life transitions - Low self-esteem - Parenting problems - Perfectionism - Procrastination - Relationship issues - Self-development - Self-esteem - Sleep problems - Social skills - Social anxiety - Stress - Study and work dissatisfaction and issues - Wellbeing and self-care My therapeutic approaches Depending on my client’s needs and preferences, I draw on a variety of evidence-based approaches including: - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - Client Centred Therapy - Cognitive Behaviour Therapy - Compassion-based approaches - Interpersonal Therapy - Mindfulness - Positive Psychology - Solution Focused Therapy - Strengths-based approaches - Schema Therapy - Trauma-informed practice