Juliana Hopkins

An experienced counsellor. I have worked in the NHS as well as university settings. I currently work in private practice as well as a university lecturer. I work with couples, individuals and as a supervisor. My focus is on people, rather than problems. I aim to incorporate all my learning about therapy and life into a person-centred approach. 

I usually work from a lovely therapy room in the garden - I call it a 'posh shed' that is full of natural light, with a private and safe feel. Due to the current pandemic I am now working entirely remotely, using Zoom, WhatsApp, FaceTime or phone. I'm finding working in this way is really alright, and am presently surprised how myself and my clients seem to access a therapeutic space despite the 'remote' nature of the work. I will, however, revert to face-to-face working when it is safe to do so.

I regard the first session as a taster. It is important to me that you are able to get a feel of how working with me might be. I charge half-price for this initial session, and do not ask you to make up your mind nor commit at the end of the session. I will ask you to let me know if you would like to continue working with me by email - maybe a day or two later.

I aim to accompany you while you explore your work in an environment of trust, confidentiality, safety and good humour. I believe professional growth, confidence and joy can be fostered from being fully encountered by a supervisor with whom you relate profoundly. I offer person-centred supervision, which means that you are the focus of the work.

I work on Wednesdays to Fridays - and under usual circumstances this is from home in a therapy room in the garden. It is a quiet, private space full of natural light. I call it a 'posh shed'. However I am currently offering zoom, WhatsApp, FaceTime and phone supervision due to the pandemic. I shall revert to face-to-face supervision once it is safe to do so.

I offer a free half-hour chat to discuss how you would like to work, what you might be looking for in supervision, and to give you an opportunity to hear what I feel I can offer. I will not pressure you to make up your mind within this time, but will suggest you get back to me once you know if you would like to continue with me or not. I know from my own experience how important the good relationship with a supervisor is.