My Approach

I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely heard, understood and accepted. For me, the relationship we build together is at the heart of therapy. I won’t judge you or tell you how you should feel. Instead, we’ll work together to understand what is happening for you and what you would like to be different.
My approach is warm, curious and collaborative. I’ll help you make sense of your experiences, notice patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and explore new ways of responding to yourself and others. Sometimes that means looking at what is happening in your life now; sometimes we need to understand experiences from the past that are still affecting you in the present.
I primarily work from a Transactional Analysis (TA) perspective. TA provides a practical and accessible way of understanding ourselves, our relationships and the patterns we can find ourselves repeating. It can help us explore how we communicate, how we relate to others, the beliefs we have developed about ourselves, and the ways we have learned to cope.
Where appropriate, I also use EMDR to help people process traumatic or distressing experiences. I work at your pace and will always explain what we are doing and why, so that you remain involved in and in control of your therapy.
I don’t believe there is a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. Every person and every relationship is different, so I adapt my way of working to you, your circumstances and what you need. My aim is not simply to help you cope, but to support you in developing greater understanding, choice and confidence in your life and relationships.

About Me

I’m Julie, a UKCP-registered Transactional Analysis (TA) Psychotherapist, Couples & Relationship Therapist and EMDR Therapist, specialising in trauma.
Sometimes life can feel like too much. You might be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma or loss, feeling overwhelmed or disconnected, or finding yourself caught in patterns that you don’t understand but can’t seem to change. Perhaps your relationship has become difficult, communication has broken down, or you’re simply feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward. Whatever has brought you here, you don’t have to work it all out on your own.
I offer a warm, down-to-earth and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, understood and accepted for who you are. My aim is to create a therapeutic relationship where you feel safe enough to explore what’s happening for you, at a pace that feels manageable.
I work with individuals, couples and families, using Transactional Analysis (TA) Psychotherapy, IMAGO, EMDR and other therapeutic approaches depending on what you need. TA gives us a shared language for understanding our emotions, relationships, communication and the patterns we can find ourselves repeating. Together, we can begin to understand where these patterns have come from and, importantly, explore how things could be different.
As an EMDR therapist and trauma specialist, I also work with people who have experienced difficult or traumatic events. Trauma can affect much more than our memories — it can influence how we feel about ourselves, our relationships and the world around us. Therapy can help you process what has happened and develop a greater sense of safety and choice.
I work from my private practice in Kirriemuir, offering sessions indoors, outdoors and online. Having different options means we can find a way of working that feels comfortable and right for you.
I believe that no two people are the same, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. I take the time to get to know you, understand what you need and work collaboratively with you rather than simply telling you what to do.
Whether you’re coming to therapy on your own, with a partner or as a family, my hope is that you leave our work together with a deeper understanding of yourself, greater choice in how you respond to life, and a clearer sense of where you want to go next.
If you’re wondering whether therapy might be right for you, please get in touch. You don’t need to have everything figured out before you start.

I work with

• Companies
• Couples
• Families
• Individuals
• Private healthcare referrals

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.

Types of Therapies Offered

• Transactional Analysis Psychotherapist