Julie-Ann Clarke
UKCP Registered Psychotherapist
BA Hons, ITEC
My practice is anchored by professional experience working as a counsellor with Cruse Bereavement Support, as well as providing dedicated psychotherapeutic care for Macmillan Cancer Support. Across my four years as a university therapist and private practitioner, I have been privileged to support individuals at various stages of their gender transition journeys.
As a Psychotherapist and counsellor, I work using various models and techniques collaboratively, on a short, medium or long-term basis depending on the client’s need. My specialism is Relational Transactional Analysis, working with people navigating complex grief, oncology/cancer impact, gender identity, and neurodivergent processing styles. I work collaboratively, and as the therapist, bringing insight and expertise, but the client is the expert on their own lived experience.
At the core of my practice is the belief that everyone has inherent worth and the capacity for growth and positive change. Together, we will explore your "Life Script," the unconscious blueprints and survival strategies formed in early life that may now be causing patterns of anxiety, restriction, or distress in your adult world. Bringing these hidden patterns into conscious awareness offers the opportunity to rewrite your story and discover more liberating choices for your life ahead. I work alongside you with warmth, transparency and equality, providing a structured yet deeply supportive environment.
I accept major private healthcare insurance referrals (including AXA Health and Aviva) and offer dedicated concessionary rates for student therapists
Training and Experience
I have been professionally trained and worked as a counsellor with Cruse Bereavement Support in Brighton for three years. I also have over two years practice placement at Macmillan Cancer support (The Horizon Centre) Brighton. I spent four years as a university therapist and as a private practitioner.
Areas of expertise
ADHD, Age-related Issues, Autism, Bereavement, Cancer, Cultural Issues, Gender Identity Problems, Neurodivergent Issues, Race Issues, Relationship Problems, Sexuality, Terminal Illness
Admin
I offer counselling and psychotherapy on the following basis:
- Individual: £75 for 50 minutes.
- Couples: £95 for 75 minutes.
- Student counsellors: £50 (reduced fee) for 50 minutes.
- I meet the people I work with once per week in a regular timeslot.
- I invoice the fees at the beginning of the following month.
- I charge the full fee for absences, cancellations and missed appointments where I am given less than 48 hours’ notice.
- I take 6-7 weeks break per year and I will give plenty of notice of these breaks.
I offer a free 15 minute consultation on the phone to see if we are a good fit.
