Julie Shehata-Morgan

I currently have counselling spaces available and welcome enquiries from new clients.

I offer appointments Monday to Friday, with a combination of daytime and evening availability. I understand that finding time for counselling can be difficult when you are working, caring for others or simply have a lot going on, so I try to offer flexible appointment times where I can.

Sessions are available online, and I can also offer telephone appointments. If you prefer to meet face-to-face, please get in touch to discuss availability.

I also offer a free 15-minute introductory call. This gives us an opportunity to briefly talk about what you’re looking for, ask any questions you may have and get a feel for whether I might be the right counsellor for you. There is no pressure to book a session afterwards.

If you would like to enquire about availability, please get in touch and let me know which days or times generally work best for you. I’ll do my best to find an appointment that fits.

I believe counselling starts with feeling comfortable enough to be yourself.

Perhaps you’re used to coping. You’re capable, dependable and often the person others rely on, but inside you’re exhausted. You may be overthinking, overwhelmed, struggling to switch off or wondering why things that seem manageable for everyone else feel so difficult for you. You might not even know exactly what you need — only that something needs to change.

I offer a warm, calm and confidential space where you don’t need to have the right words or everything figured out. You can come as you are.

My approach is primarily person-centred and collaborative. I believe you are the expert in your own life. Rather than telling you what you should do, I’ll listen carefully, help you make sense of what you’re experiencing and gently explore what you need and what might help. Where appropriate, I may also introduce practical tools or ideas, always working at a pace that feels right for you.

I have a particular interest in supporting women, including women who are autistic, ADHD or wondering whether they may be neurodivergent. I understand that you can look as though you’re coping while feeling completely overwhelmed underneath. We can explore masking, exhaustion, self-understanding, relationships, confidence and the impact of trying to meet expectations that may not fit who you are.

I also support people experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief and bereavement, life changes and feeling stuck or overwhelmed.

I have worked in counselling for over a decade and have supported more than 1,000 people. I bring my experience, but also my authentic self. I’m warm, approachable and non-judgemental, and I know that finding the right counsellor is about how you feel when you are with them.

You don’t have to know exactly what you need before you contact me. Sometimes the first step is simply having somewhere to pause, breathe and be heard.

Maybe you’re the person who usually copes.

You’re capable, responsible and probably very good at getting things done. Other people may see you as someone who has it all together. But they don’t necessarily see how exhausted you are underneath it all.

Perhaps you’re constantly thinking, overthinking conversations, worrying about getting things wrong or trying to keep everyone happy. You may find yourself saying yes when you want to say no, putting everyone else’s needs first, or wondering why things that seem easy for other people feel so difficult for you.

Maybe you’ve reached a point where you know you can’t keep carrying everything in the same way, but you’re not quite sure what needs to change.

My role is to give you somewhere you don’t have to cope.

I offer a warm, calm and confidential space where you can come exactly as you are. You don’t need to know what to say, have everything worked out or even know exactly why you’re struggling.

I work primarily from a person-centred approach, which means I won’t tell you what you should do or try to fit you into a box. I believe you are the expert in your own life. I’ll listen, without judgement, and together we can make sense of what is happening and explore what you need.

I have a particular interest in working with women, including women who are autistic, ADHD or wondering whether they may be neurodivergent. I often work with women who have spent years adapting, masking and trying to fit in, only to find themselves exhausted by constantly holding everything together.

I have over a decade of counselling experience and have supported more than 1,000 people. But I also know that qualifications and experience are only part of finding the right counsellor. How you feel with someone matters.

You don’t have to wait until things become unbearable to ask for support. Sometimes you simply need somewhere to pause, breathe and be heard.

I see the first session as an opportunity for us to get to know each other and for you to get a feel for what it might be like to work with me.

I don’t expect you to arrive with everything worked out, and there is no pressure to tell me everything that has brought you to counselling straight away. We can take some time to talk about what is happening for you, what you would like support with and what you hope counselling might offer you.

I don’t use the first session as a formal assessment. For me, it’s important that we have the time and space to start building trust and for you to decide whether I feel like the right person to work with.

I know that contacting a counsellor can feel like a big step, particularly if you’re someone who is used to managing things on your own. So there is no expectation that you need to have the 'right' things to say or know exactly where to begin.

At the end of the session, we can talk about what feels right for you from there. There is no pressure to continue if you don’t feel that I’m the right counsellor for you.

I currently have counselling spaces available and welcome enquiries from new clients.

I offer appointments Monday to Friday, with a combination of daytime and evening availability. I understand that finding time for counselling can be difficult when you are working, caring for others or simply have a lot going on, so I try to offer flexible appointment times where I can.

Sessions are available online, and I can also offer telephone appointments. If you prefer to meet face-to-face, please get in touch to discuss availability.

I also offer a free 15-minute introductory call. This gives us an opportunity to briefly talk about what you’re looking for, ask any questions you may have and get a feel for whether I might be the right counsellor for you. There is no pressure to book a session afterwards.

If you would like to enquire about availability, please get in touch and let me know which days or times generally work best for you. I’ll do my best to find an appointment that fits.

I believe counselling starts with you — your experiences, your story and what feels important to you right now.

I offer a warm, person-centred and confidential space where you can slow things down, make sense of what’s happening and explore things at your own pace. You don't need to arrive knowing exactly what you need or even have all the answers.

Increasingly, I work with women who are exploring whether they may be autistic or have ADHD, are waiting for an assessment, or have recently received a diagnosis and are trying to understand what it means for them. For some women, this can bring relief and understanding, but it can also bring questions, uncertainty and even grief about the years spent wondering, “Why do I find things so difficult when everyone else seems to cope?”

You may be someone who looks like you have it all together, but privately feels exhausted, overwhelmed or constantly on the go. We can explore the things that may be affecting you — including masking, emotional regulation, boundaries, relationships, work, self-esteem and the pressure to keep coping.

I won't tell you who you are or what you should do. Instead, I'll work alongside you to help you understand yourself, recognise what you need and discover what works for you.

My approach is compassionate but also practical. I want you to leave with greater self-understanding and tools you can use beyond our sessions — including knowing when you can support yourself and when reaching out for help might be the right thing to do.

For me, counselling isn't about fixing you.

**It's about helping you understand yourself differently.**

Perhaps you’ve reached a point where you’re thinking, “I can’t keep doing things this way.”

You may look like you’re coping perfectly well to everyone around you, while inside you’re exhausted, overwhelmed or constantly questioning yourself.

My practice is particularly focused on supporting women who are exploring autism, ADHD and neurodivergence — whether you’re questioning, waiting for an assessment, recently diagnosed, or simply trying to understand yourself better.

I offer a calm, confidential and welcoming space where you can be yourself without having to perform, explain everything perfectly or have all the answers.

Sessions are led by you. We might talk about what has brought you to counselling, explore patterns that have developed over time, or begin to understand experiences such as masking, overwhelm, emotional regulation, relationships, boundaries, work and self-esteem.

I work in a person-centred way, which means I won't tell you what you should think or do. I’ll listen, ask questions and work alongside you to help you make sense of what you're experiencing.

I also believe counselling can be practical. Alongside understanding yourself, we can explore tools and strategies that may help you manage everyday life, recognise your needs and build greater confidence in knowing when to support yourself and when to ask for help.

You don't need a diagnosis to come to counselling, and you don't need to know exactly what you want to work on.

You can simply start with where you are.

My aim is to help you move from “What's wrong with me?” to “What do I need?”

If that sounds like something you’d like to explore, you're very welcome to get in touch.

There’s no pressure to arrive with everything worked out.

Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other, talk about what has brought you to counselling and, most importantly, begin to build a relationship where you feel comfortable, heard and able to be yourself.

I understand that starting counselling can feel daunting — particularly if you’re used to being the person who copes, manages and looks after everyone else.

So we’ll take our time.

You can talk about as much or as little as you feel comfortable sharing. There is no expectation that you have to tell me your whole story or know exactly what you want to achieve.

We’ll explore what feels important to you right now and begin to think about what you would like from counselling.

For me, building trust is at the heart of our work. I want you to feel that you have found a space where you don't have to mask, perform or have all the answers.

You can simply **start with where you are.**

As we get to know each other, we can work together to understand what you’re experiencing, what you need and what might help you move forward.

There is no separate assessment or test to complete before we begin. The first session is simply about **you, me and creating a space where you feel safe enough to start.**

I currently have some flexibility with my availability and can offer appointments across a range of days and hours. Please get in touch to discuss what works best for you, and we can find a time that fits.

You spend your working life supporting others — but who supports you when your own practice feels challenging, uncertain or simply needs somewhere to be explored?

I offer warm, supportive and reflective supervision to trainee and qualified counsellors, creating a space where you can bring your whole practice — the things you feel confident about, the things you're questioning and the things that may have stayed with you after a session.

Supervision isn't about having all the answers or being told what you should do. It's about having the space to slow things down, think differently and develop trust in your own professional judgement. Together, we can explore your client work, therapeutic relationships, boundaries, ethical dilemmas and your experiences as a practitioner.

My particular areas of experience are autism, ADHD and bereavement, so I offer supervision to counsellors who support neurodivergent clients or clients experiencing loss, as well as neurodivergent counsellors and therapists themselves.

If you're a neurodivergent practitioner, you may value having a supervisor who understands that your way of thinking, communicating and experiencing the world can be part of your professional strengths, rather than something that needs to be explained or changed. Supervision can provide space to explore what works for you, what you find challenging and how your own experiences may influence your practice.

I also actively deliver walk-and-talk therapy, giving me current experience of therapeutic work outside the traditional counselling room and the different considerations this can bring around boundaries, accessibility, environment and the therapeutic relationship.

Whether you're a trainee finding your confidence, newly qualified and finding your feet, or an experienced counsellor wanting a fresh space to reflect, you'll be encouraged to explore, question and develop your practice in a way that feels authentic to you.

Supervision with me is a warm, supportive and reflective space where you can step away from your client work, slow things down and think. Whether you are a trainee counsellor, newly qualified or an experienced practitioner, you can bring the questions, challenges and uncertainties that arise in your work.

You don't need to arrive with all the answers. Bring the client you keep thinking about, a session that didn't feel right, an ethical dilemma, a boundary you're questioning, or something you're finding difficult to make sense of. Together, we can explore what is happening, consider different perspectives and help you develop confidence in your professional judgement.

My approach is person-centred and collaborative. You will be supported to reflect on your client work alongside your own thoughts, feelings and responses as a practitioner. There is space to recognise your strengths, explore areas for development and consider how you want to grow in your practice.

I have particular experience working with autism, ADHD and bereavement, and welcome supervisees who work with these client groups. I also offer supervision to neurodivergent counsellors and therapists, providing space to explore how your own experiences, strengths and ways of working may shape your practice, without judgement.

I actively deliver walk-and-talk therapy, so you can also draw on my current experience of therapeutic work beyond the traditional counselling room, including boundaries, accessibility, environment and the therapeutic relationship.

For me, good supervision is about pausing, reflecting and growing — so you can return to your practice with greater clarity, confidence and a stronger sense of yourself as a counsellor.

You don't have to carry the difficult parts of your work alone.

The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and for you to get a feel for what it is like to work with me. There is no pressure to bring everything to the first session or to know exactly what you want to talk about.

We can take our time, talk about what has brought you to counselling and what you would like from our work together. You can ask questions, share as much or as little as feels comfortable, and we can begin to build a relationship based on trust and understanding.

For me, the most important thing is that you feel comfortable, heard and able to be yourself. We don't have to rush — the first session is simply a place to start.