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Julia Samworth

Totnes TQ9

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Totnes TQ9

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Psychotherapy is my passion, and I feel deeply privileged to walk alongside each person on their journey of self-discovery and healing. Together, we create a calm, safe, and confidential space where you can bring your whole self—exploring challenges, gaining insight, and moving toward clarity, growth, and lasting change.

Therapy with me is collaborative, respectful, and shaped by what truly matters to you. Together we can explore your experience, share new perspectives, and take a compassionate leap into the unknown. With care and curiosity, we will discover new perspectives, gain insight and nurture emotional resilience. In this calm, safe, and confidential space you can bring your whole self —to be understood without judgement and move toward clarity and growth. I’m committed to helping you gain deeper self-understanding, build skills to manage life’s challenges, and make the positive lasting changes you want.

My approach to therapy is integrative and deeply attuned to your unique story. Drawing from a rich tapestry of models including EMDR and the compassionate insights of Buddhist psychology, I tailor each session to meet you where you are. I also weave in creative and experiential tools alongside psychoeducation to empower you beyond our time together.

About Me

Whether you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or seeking deeper meaning, I offer solution-focused integrative psychotherapy weaving in EMDR, Buddhist psychology, ecotherapy, hypnotherapy, and creative tools—tailored to you, indoors, online, or in nature.

I have extensive experience working in the voluntary sector with MIND, the mental health charity, and in a drug and alcohol unit. I am registered with UKCP, I am a member of BACP (MBACP) and a graduate member of the BPS (GMBPSS).

Professional Training
• BSc Hons Psychology, with distinction, Open University
• MBA with distinction, City University
• Advanced Diploma Integrative Psychotherapy, with distinction
• Post qualification certificate in Other Centred (Buddhist) Psychotherapy, Tariki Trust
• Ecotherapy Diploma, Tariki Trust

Specialist Training
• EMDR Certificate, EMDR works
• EMDR Comprehensive Foundational Program, Parnell Institute
• Complex Trauma Certificates, Complex Trauma Institute
• Polyvagal Theory, Complex Trauma Institute
• Lifespan Integration, Lifespan Integration UK (for trauma work)
• Working Creatively with Trauma, Beeleaf Institute
• Working Effectively with Anxiety and Depression, Beeleaf Institute
• Addictions Training, Beeleaf Institute and Eolachie
• Healing and Co-dependency, Beeleaf Institute
• Master Practitioner Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), Beeleaf Institute
• Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre
• Hypnopsychotherapy, Beeleaf Institute

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Special Interests

Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.

Addiction

Addiction is a relentless force, it knows no boundaries; it indiscriminately ensnares individuals regardless of their background or identity. Few set out on a path with the intention of becoming addicted, yet it can descend swiftly or slowly over the years, stealthily tightening its grip. The roots of addiction are diverse, ranging from learned behaviours to deeply ingrained predispositions—nature intertwined with nurture. It may have initially served as a shield against isolation or misery, only to become the source of profound suffering. Perhaps the journey into addiction has become so complicated that its origins have faded into obscurity. Maybe you have forgotten how it all began and if it had a purpose, consciously or subconsciously. Therapy offers a beacon of hope amidst this darkness, providing a space for exploration and understanding. It delves into the depths of your history, unravelling the threads of underlying events and traumas that have woven the fabric of addiction. Together, through this process, we can confront and dismantle habitual patterns, while addressing the myriad of accompanying struggles such as anxiety, depression, and unhappiness. No matter the impetus behind seeking help, therapy serves as a crucial starting point on the path towards recovery and healing. Specialist training: • Addictions Training, Beeleaf Institute • Addictions Training, Eolachie • Healing and Co-dependency, Beeleaf Institute

Anxiety

The experience of anxiety and depression is unique to you. The symptoms and causes can be complex and layered and may result in feelings of being lost or overwhelmed or impact your self-esteem and confidence. However, there are ways we can work creatively to tackle these complexities, either working inside or in the outdoors. I also draw from my own experience of anxiety and panic disorder. My training includes: • Working Effectively with Anxiety and Depression, Beeleaf Institute • Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre • Clinical Hypnosis, Beeleaf Institute • Ten Directions Diploma, Tariki Trust (Ecotherapy and Archaeotherapy) • Complex Trauma Certificates, Complex Trauma Institute • Polyvagal Theory, Complex Trauma Institute • EMDR Certificate, EMDR works

Relationships

Complex personal relationships may be shaped by a web of factors such as historical family patterns, communication styles, generational differences, and the roles individuals play. Families often operate within unspoken rules that dictate behaviours and emotional expression, which can perpetuate unhealthy dynamics like co-dependency or unresolved conflict. Miscommunication and blurred boundaries often intensify relational strain, making self-awareness and open dialogue essential for growth. Similarly, cultural and generational divides can create misunderstandings over values and expectations, requiring adaptability and respect to bridge these gaps. Addressing all these complexities requires fostering self-awareness, authentic and open communications and setting boundaries. Through these, relationships can evolve into healthier, more balanced dynamics that honour both individual and family needs. My training includes: • Healing Co-Dependency, Beeleaf Institute • Transactional Analysis (TA101)

Spirituality

In Buddhist psychology, the construction of identity serves as a shield against suffering. We create a personal bubble to insulate ourselves from external influences. Identity for most individuals is part of our everyday existence, yet it can become problematic when entrenched habits and patterns become overwhelming or damaging. The Other-Centred approach emphasizes the interconnectedness of individuals and the value of empathetic relationships. While traditional Western psychotherapy often reflects on individual emotions, the Other-Centred approach focuses on understanding the broader relational context. It explores how actions and emotions impact a broader range of relationships, offering a roadmap that extends beyond the confines of individual feelings. I have a post qualification certificate in Other Centred (Buddhist) Psychotherapy and and Ecotherapy Diploma from the Tariki Trust.

Trauma

To help you, I can draw on a number of different approaches and techniques, based in solid theoretical frameworks and experience working with clients. My training includes: • Trauma Certificates (including dreams and nightmares), Complex Trauma Institute • Polyvagal Theory, Complex Trauma Institute • EMDR Certificate, EMDR works • Lifespan Integration, Lifespan Integration UK • Working Creatively with Trauma, Beeleaf Institute

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Contemporary Psychotherapist
Hypno -Psychotherapist
Outcome Oriented Psychotherapist

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Face to Face - Long Term
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Totnes Office

WILD ROSE COTTAGE
ASHPRINGTON
Totnes TQ9 7UW
United Kingdom

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