Julie Neale

Integrative Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist

Julie is an experienced Integrative Psychotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience supporting children, young people, and adults. She is accredited with an MA in Integrative Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and is registered with the BACP. She is also an Integrative Arts Psychotherapist, Child Counsellor, and trainer in schools.

Julie’s work involves addressing a wide range of difficulties from situational distress to developmental trauma. She takes an integrative approach to meet the unique needs of each client and utilises a variety of creative media such as drawing, painting, story work, puppetry, drama, and sand tray to create a safe space for clients to make sense of their emotions and struggles.

Julie has experience working with children with  complex needs, designing the best therapeutic support to meet them where they are. She can also work closely with parents, schools, and outside agencies to ensure a systemic approach to therapy.

Julie is passionate about the power of creativity to facilitate well-being for children and adults alike. She has a Post Graduate Diploma in the Therapeutic and Educational Application of The Arts and regularly incorporates artistic expression into her therapeutic work.

Julie offers therapeutic support for parents who may feel overwhelmed or stuck in dealing with recurring issues. She provides a confidential safe space for parents to reflect and explore alternative approaches.

Julie is a highly skilled and compassionate therapist who prioritises creating a non-shaming and respectful space for clients to explore whatever they choose to bring.

Julie is registered with BACP, her membership number is 383012.

What to expect: our work usually begins with an initial phone call with parents or carers. This gives you an opportunity to share your concerns, ask questions, and get a sense of whether I am the right fit for your child or teenager. We can also discuss practicalities and next steps.

Following this, sessions may involve working one-to-one with your child or young person, or working together with the child and parent(s), depending on their age, needs, and what feels most helpful. As an integrative therapist, I tailor my approach to each child, drawing on a range of therapeutic models and working at a pace that feels safe and supportive.

Parents are kept appropriately involved throughout the process, with space to reflect on progress while respecting the child’s confidentiality. My aim is to help children and young people better understand their feelings, develop resilience, and feel more secure both within themselves and in their relationships.

A first session is usually gentle, exploratory, and focused on helping everyone feel at ease.

If I am meeting with a child or young person, the session is about getting to know them rather than “doing therapy” straight away. I might explain who I am and what therapy is in an age-appropriate way, and let them know that this is a space just for them. Younger children may be invited to play, draw, or use creative materials, while older children and adolescents might talk, sit quietly, or ask questions. There is no pressure to share anything before they are ready.

If a parent joins for part or all of the session, we may spend some time together talking about what has brought you to therapy and what you are hoping for. I pay close attention to how the child and parent interact, as this can be an important part of understanding the child’s world.

Throughout the first session, I am focused on building trust, assessing what might be most helpful, and ensuring the child feels safe, understood, and respected. By the end, I will usually suggest what ongoing work might look like and answer any questions, so you can decide together how to move forward.

Please contact me to check on latest availability.

Integrative Psychotherapist – Supporting Children, Teens & Adults

Hello, I’m an Integrative Psychotherapist with a Master’s degree in Psychotherapy and nearly 10 years of experience helping people navigate life’s challenges. I work with children, teenagers, and adults in my calm, welcoming therapy space in Chichester, West Sussex.

Life brings different challenges at different times. My approach is flexible and tailored, so together we can find what works best for you.

I support people dealing with:

Stress, anxiety, and depression

Trauma and grief

Relationship or parenting difficulties

Major life changes

Low motivation, self-esteem, or confidence

Whatever you’re facing, I offer a warm, understanding, and non-judgmental space. Therapy is a safe place to be heard, explore your feelings, and develop practical ways to move forward.

Reaching out can feel daunting, but you don’t have to do it alone. I’m here to walk alongside you, helping you find the clarity, balance, and confidence you’re seeking.

Sessions available in Chichester face-to-face and online.

Being an integrative therapist means I don’t believe in a “one size fits all” approach. Instead, I draw on different therapeutic styles—such as person-centred, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioural techniques—while also including mindfulness, body-based awareness, attachment-focused approaches, and EMDR therapy. This allows us to work in a way that feels grounded, compassionate, and truly suited to you. Sometimes that means exploring the past, sometimes it’s about finding practical tools for the present and often it’s a blend of both, then using that understanding to create a better future.

I provide an empathic and confidential space for an initial consultation during which I can listen to what is going on for you or your family.  I can explain how therapy works and answer any questions you might have. It is a chance for you to get to know me, and me to get to know you and how I can help.

The relationship is vitally important in therapy, for this reason I offer a free initial consultation. This can be arranged by video call or phone.  If it feels like we are a good therapeutic match we will set some goals together for the outcomes you would like to see.