
about me
my background
julia bennett
dip couns, MBACP

My interest in counselling, personal development and therapy started over 30 years ago and was partially inspired by the help I received as a client.
I initially trained in body therapies such as holistic massage and some years later, I went on to study for a BACP Accredited Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling at the Wealden College of Counselling and Psychotherapy in Crowborough. The course gave me a solid grounding in client led counselling and covered Person Centred Counselling, Gestalt and Transactional Analysis.
Following many years at New Romney Counselling Services, and running a private practice in Kent, I now have a private practice in Hastings where I see clients of all ages with a variety of issues. I also work online.
I enjoy working with a variety of clients, and, more recently, I have decided to develop specialist services, focussing on stress management and creativity coaching, as these are areas that I am particularly passionate about.
Prior to becoming a counsellor, I worked in the operational side of business and event management, as well as in creative industries (film, television and theatre) in both production and as a performer. I still sing, and music is an integral part of me and life.
Qualifications
BACP Accredited Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling
Certificate in Couples Counselling
Certificate in Groupwork
MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) Teacher Training Course TTR1 & TTR2
Basic Certificate in Counselling Skills
Further Certificate in Counselling Skills
Certificate in Progressive Personal Awareness
Professional Body
I am a fully registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and I abide by their Ethical Framework and Code of Practice.
Their website can be found at: BACP
Additional Training
I regularly attend additional training, and some of those recent trainings include:
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Foundations of Polyvagal Informed Practice 1 with Deb Dana
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ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) for Trauma with Russ Harris
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Somatic Psychology with Arielle Schwartz
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Mindful Self Compassion Core Skills Training with Chris Germer and Kristin Neff
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The Heart of Trauma with Bonnie Badenoch
As an integrative therapist, I offer several different approaches including:
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Person Centred
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Gestalt
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Transactional Analysis
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
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Voice Dialogue
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Trauma Informed Therapy
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Compassion Informed Therapy
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Polyvagal Theory Informed Therapy