JuliaHendry
Counsellor · Supervisor · Consultant
A safe, grounded space where real change begins.
I offer counselling, clinical supervision, reflective practice supervision and consultancy to people and professionals, providing thoughtful, experienced support across a broad range of needs.
Brighton / UK basedcounselling · supervision and consultancy
Online and in personappointments available in Hove.
Life can be messy and sometimes things feel beyond our control.
I’ve seen how remarkable people truly are in their ability to heal and thrive. I offer a safe, grounded relationship that brings together professional insight with genuine compassion, walking alongside you as you explore what’s beneath the surface, discovering new perspectives and possibilities.
About Julia
A human, creative and experienced approach
I am a Brighton-based counsellor, clinical supervisor, reflective practice supervisor and consultant with over 22 years of experience in mental health and wellbeing working in both public and private sectors.
Before training therapeutically, I worked in the arts, managing theatre companies and developing inclusive programmes for Deaf and Disabled performers. That creative foundation continues to influence and enrich my therapeutic approach.
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I transitioned into mental health at Bethlem Hospital, London within CAMHS before moving to Balham Family Centre counselling young people and adults. After relocating to Brighton, I joined YMCA Therapeutic Services, working as a counsellor and supervisor in schools and community settings as well as developing training programmes and delivering trauma informed reflective practice supervision.
Living in Brighton’s diverse community deeply informs my work and allows me to connect with people from many different backgrounds. My approach is person centred, creative, and grounded in evidence based theory, with a strong focus on building safe, inclusive spaces for growth and change.
Alongside private practice, I work as Clinical Lead Manager for YMCA Therapeutic Services. I bring a calm, organised and strategic approach to leadership, with strong interpersonal skills and creativity, enabling me to navigate complex situations effectively and support positive outcomes.
Services
Counselling · Supervision · Consultancy
Counselling for adults
A steady place to bring what feels difficult
Counselling can provide a safe, confidential space to express feelings, explore behaviour patterns and develop new ways of moving forward.
Through a therapeutic relationship grounded in compassion, psychological insight and professional understanding, counselling can help build clarity, confidence and a renewed sense of agency. Together, we focus on what matters most to you, working collaboratively to strengthen your capacity to navigate challenges and feel more in control of your life.
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I draw on a range of approaches – including person centred therapy, psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), transactional analysis (TA) and creative therapies – to create a tailored, supportive experience that encourages meaningful change.
I work with adults experiencing a wider range of challenges. These include relationship difficulties, divorce or separation, bereavement and loss, work related or life related burnout, trauma, and experiences of abuse.
I also support individuals exploring aspects of sexuality or gender, and those managing disordered eating, drug or alcohol related difficulties. For some, stress, low mood, depression, anxiety or suicidal thoughts make life feel heavy, and therapy offers a safe and consistent space to be heard.
For those affected by trauma, I provide a compassionate, contained relationship where they can slowly explore their experiences and begin to find new ways forward.
I also have extensive experience supporting adults with disabilities, including cerebral palsy; those who are hard of hearing, Deaf, visually impaired or blind; and those who are neurodivergent, including Autism (ASC) and ADHD. I always work in ways that are respectful, inclusive and strengths based.
Counselling Children & Young People age 13+
Support that leaves room for play, feeling and voice
Children & young people do not always have the words for what they are carrying. I offer a steady, grounded space where they can begin to make sense of what feels confusing, overwhelming or hard to hold on their own.
What I can help with
Common presentations
Who I can help
Who I can help
I work with children and young people across a wide range of ages and needs. If it is important to find a therapist with experience of a particular presentation or family context, these are some of the groups I can help.
Children
Warm, steady support for younger clients who may need play, creativity and a space to express themselves.Young people in foster or adoptive families
Space to think about change, attachment, identity and the feelings that can sit alongside care.Those affected by trauma
A contained relationship where experiences can be explored slowly, safely and without pressure.Supervision
Clinical Supervision
Supervision is a place to pause, think, feel and stay connected to the heart of the work.
I offer individual and group supervision for counsellors and therapists including those in training across different settings. Together we develop a relationship that is shaped around your theoretical model, practice and needs.
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My supervision is grounded in established, reflective models that support practitioner development, ethical practice and high quality client care. I tailor supervision to your experience, setting and professional context, offering both rigour and warmth within a collaborative relationship.
I draw on a range of recognised supervision frameworks, including:
- Proctor’s Model, supporting the normative, formative and restorative functions of supervision
- Hawkins & Shohet’s Seven Eyed Model, exploring the work from multiple relational and systemic perspectives
- Stoltenberg & Delworth’s Developmental Model, adapting supervision to your stage of professional growth
Alongside these models, I work integratively, drawing from a range of therapeutic approaches to deepen reflection and strengthen practice. These include person centred therapy, psychotherapy, CBT, attachment based approaches, trauma informed practice and creative therapies.
Supervision can also provide a space to explore decision making and professional responsibility. I regularly support practitioners to reflect on clinical thresholds, consider appropriate service pathways and navigate complex or high risk situations with clarity and confidence.
My work places strong emphasis on relationship, trust and professional development. I have extensive experience fostering effective supervisory relationships, supporting learning and reflective growth, and contributing to safe, well functioning services.
I also bring substantial experience of safeguarding and child protection, including monitoring risk, working with safeguarding concerns and ensuring practice remains aligned with statutory and organisational protocols.
Consultancy
Consultancy, Reflective Practice & Critical Incident Support
I offer consultation, reflective practice supervision and critical incident support for people, families, organisations and services working with children and young people.
My work is shaped by: over 22 years’ experience across public, voluntary and private sectors; extensive experience with safeguarding, risk and complex systems; a relational, reflective and compassionate style; and an understanding of the pressures facing frontline services.
I work flexibly and collaboratively, always holding the child or young person at the centre, while supporting the systems around them to function more safely and sustainably.
Consultation on Children & Young People’s Mental Health
I provide consultation on children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing, supporting families and professionals to gain clarity around need, risk and appropriate responses.
This may include:
- Helping families and professionals understand complex emotional or behavioural presentations
- Thinking through care pathways, thresholds and referrals
- Supporting decision making in situations where needs feel unclear or overwhelming
- Offering professional reflection when systems feel stretched or stuck
My approach is collaborative, thoughtful and trauma informed, holding both the child or young person’s experience and the wider relational and organisational context in mind.
Qualifications and membership
Qualifications and membership
Qualifications
- PG Cert in Transactional Analysis – The Links Centre, Sussex (2018)
- Advanced Diploma (Masters) in Counselling Supervision - Spiritual Perspectives in Counselling Supervision – University of Plymouth International College, Distinction (2014)
- PG Cert in Group Work – YMCA, Sussex (2013)
- PG Cert in Professional Practice Counselling Supervision – University of Plymouth International College (2011)
- Diploma in Counselling – City Lit Institute, London (2005)
- Diploma in Technical Theatre Arts – Rose Bruford College, Kent, Specialising in Project Management (1991)
Charges
Charges
Pricing
Counselling
Individual counselling fees for adults, children and young people.
Service / area50 mins
Adults£80
Children & young people£70
Pricing
Clinical supervision
For counsellors and therapists, with qualified and trainee rates.
Service / area50 mins90 mins
Qualified£75£120
Trainee£50£75
Consultancy • Reflective Practice Supervision • Critical Incident Support
If you’d like to discuss consultancy, reflective practice supervision or critical incident support, please get in touch to explore what would best meet your needs, including scope and fees.
Contact
I would love to hear from you
You do not need to have the perfect words before getting in touch. A short message is enough to begin.
I respond personally to enquiries about counselling, supervision, consultancy, reflective practice and critical incident support. There is no fee included in your first conversation, with no pressure to continue if it does not feel like the right fit.