Julie Maxwell

I offer appointments on:

Monday and Tuesday afternoons and evenings

Wednesday and Thursday mornings and afternoons

I am an experienced Sex and Relationship Psychotherapist (senior accredited by the BACP and the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists) and accredited Clinical Supervisor based in Ashby de la Zouch. I specialise in relationship counselling (also known as couples counselling or, previously, marriage guidance) for couples and individuals. I see a wide range of people, from those who are experiencing problems within their relationship to those who are single and hoping to find love in a new relationship.

In conjunction with this, I also specialise in psychosexual therapy (or sex therapy) for couples and individuals of any age and sexual orientation.

I have over 21 years of experience in assisting clients with their mental, emotional and physical wellbeing, taking a holistic and compassionate approach to working through issues and problems.

My areas of expertise:

Relationships - for example: repetitive arguments, poor communication, broken trust, affairs, relationship breakdown, lack of support, taking each other for granted, unable to move forward or plan ahead, divorce or separation.

Intimacy: sexual function and sexual feelings.

Compulsive sexual behaviour/sex and porn addiction.

Cross-dressing.

Sexual abuse and childhood sexual abuse.

Relationships with family, friends or colleagues.

Trauma.

Grief and loss.

The aftermath of suicide.

Low self-esteem and confidence.

Assertiveness.

Stress.

Anxiety.

Depression.

Health, wellbeing and dealing with illness.

Loss of direction, meaning and purpose.

Bereavement.

Angry or violent outbursts.

The first session will be an assessment of your situation, so that we can decide on the best way forward for you. There's also a bit of paperwork to complete, including details on confidentiality and what you can expect from the counselling sessions. If you would like to see my full privacy statement, please let me know.

It is likely that you will attend weekly, however fortnightly counselling appointments are possible, depending on your needs. One-off sessions are also available, useful perhaps if you want to talk through an issue you cannot share with anyone else.

I offer appointments Monday to Thursday.

It is impossible to say how many sessions you will need - that decision is yours. However, clients typically attend between 6 and 20.

My counselling practice is in non-domestic premises in Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire (within easy reach of Swadlincote, Burton on Trent, Derby, Coalville, Leicester, Loughborough, Tamworth).

As an accredited Clinical Supervisor, I offer clinical supervision and support to counsellors and other staff working in healthcare or the caring professions. I provide supervision from my practice in Ashby de la Zouch, in the workplace or via video, to both individuals and groups.