Dr Julie May

We all struggle with life from time to time and it can help to talk things through with someone who is friendly, understanding and non-judgmental, to find a way forward. I offer a warm, confidential and supportive therapy service, based in a professional and private setting in the heart of Fareham

I am a very experienced and professional Counsellor/Psychotherapist, having been in practice for over 25 years. Clients come to see me for many reasons and with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationships under strain or breaking down, bereavement, bullying, work related stress and abuse. I see my role as supporting the client in resolving the difficulties which are holding them back from living a positive, fulfilling life. My practice is focused on trauma resolution and empowering clients to regain control of their lives. 

I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing) which can be used for clients experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, low self-esteem, PTSD and phobias.  

Session fees are £65 for individuals and a 90 minute EMDR session is £100.

If you have any queries, or would like to make an appointment, please give me a call or drop me an email. I will respond to your message promptly.

The use of the title Dr in this directory listing relates to the member’s doctorate qualification. However, this does not imply a general medical qualification.

I have been in practice for over 25 years and can offer compassion and a maturity, which comes from the lived experience of supporting many clients during this time. I am educated to the highest level and continue adding to my knowledge, through the reading of research and undertaking regular professional development. 

My core therapeutic approach is Humanistic, so I work relationally. Since undertaking in depth EMDR training in 2017, my practice has evolved to become trauma focused and the majority of my work now involves using this highly effective, NICE approved, therapy. 

Most new clients come to me from recommendation, either from other clients, or colleagues. 

The first session is an assessment, an opportunity for me to get a full picture of the issues affecting you and for you to check out how comfortable you are, working with me. We will discuss what has led you to seek therapy at this time, explore your history of significant events in your life and identify the triggers to current distress.  Together, we will agree a plan of how we might work collaboratively, to resolve your difficulties. There is no commitment to therapy after this session and should we  decide we are not a good fit to work together, I can support you in sign posting to alternative resources.

 I am a qualified supervisor, offering clinical supervision to both individuals and groups. I work as an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist with over 25 years experience and have trained in a number of different modalities including Person Centred, Gestalt, CBT, Psychodynamic, Clarkson's Integrative Five Relationship approach and EMDR. Most of my own client caseload is now trauma related and I offer supervision to counsellors and therapists who have trained in a variety of modalities, including those who have added EMDR to their toolbox. 

I have a background in banking and a history of working  with a number of charitable organisations, local Government and an Employee Assistance Programme. I have worked in private practice for the last fifteen years, establishing and managing The West Street Centre, a large professional group practice in Fareham. I am very involved in mentoring colleagues who are both setting up and growing their own private practice therapy businesses. I am very passionate about working with trainees and the newly qualified and in supporting all supervisees in reaching their full potential. I completed a Supervision Diploma with Cascade and offer a creative supervision approach to individuals and groups.

In 2017, I was awarded a Professional Doctorate in Counselling & Psychotherapy at the University of Brighton and have a very keen interest in research. I am able to offer academic supervision to Counselling & Psychotherapy students, who might need support or guidance with researching and academic writing, including essays, assignments and dissertations.

My fees for supervision are £65 per hour, or £100 for 90 minutes

The use of the title Dr in this directory listing relates to the member’s doctorate qualification. However, this does not imply a general medical qualification.

I offer the initial supervision session as an assessment, to explore whether we might be a good fit working together.