Jude Williamson

I offer daytime sessions from my private practice in Harrogate on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Are you dealing with relationship difficulties, low mood or feeling like things are getting on top of you? Maybe you're wondering if something in the past is still impacting you now, and what you can do about it. 

I am a qualified counsellor offering confidential therapy, and I’ll meet you with warmth and acceptance, and you’ll have the freedom to explore what ever you may be experiencing, at your own pace.

Whatever has brought you to counselling, whether it feels big or small, I offer a calm and safe environment where you can offload or explore what is happening for you. I can help you develop the tools you need to improve how you feel, and your situation. 

I am a Humanistic, Integrative therapist, which means I value your autonomy, and believe you have the capacity to find your own way forward. I'll support you to make your own choices and listen to you without judgement.

I believe that having the right space to share what's on your mind and in your heart can be the beginning of self-acceptance and healing.

For years, I have helped people deal with day to day difficulties, process their emotions and find self-acceptance. I have taught in schools, supporting both students and staff with their wellbeing, and I've also worked for a national bereavement service. Now, alongside my private practice, I volunteer for charities in York as a counsellor and mentor.

I specialise in supporting clients dealing with:

Relationship issues

Family dynamics

Work related stress

Anxiety

Low Mood

Low self esteem

Processing past distressing experiences

Feeling stuck

Living with chronic Illness

Bereavement

Offering an integrative approach means that as well as traditional talking therapy I can draw on other approaches, so that our sessions become adapted to fit your needs. These include Experiential, Gestalt and Emotion Focused therapy.

I also offer Creative Counselling should you wish to explore this. I have found that this way of working can help clients gain insights that normally sit outside of their awareness.

At all times our sessions will be at your pace and always guided by what feels most relevant to you. I will regularly check in with you to see if the way we are working feels right.

My clients have told me that therapy has helped them feel more confident, develop a greater understanding and awareness of themselves, and improve their relationships with others.

My Qualifications

Postgraduate Diploma in Humanistic Counselling (Level 7)

Certificates in Counselling skills

BA Hons and PGCE

Safeguarding training

Regular CPD including: trauma training, neurodivergence affirmative practice, attachment and early relational experiences, creative counselling, polyvagal theory and body psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems.

If you are wondering if I can help or if I'm the right therapist for you, just email, and we can have a free, 15-minute call/video call with no pressure or obligation.

Starting therapy may feel daunting, but I won’t put you on the spot or expect you to have all the right words. In the first session I will try and get a sense of what brings you to counselling, and learn what you would like to get out therapy.

After that Sessions can be booked week by week and we can continually review if the way we are working is meeting your needs.