Young People
Youth counselling provides a safe and contained space for young people to explore their experiences and begin to make sense of and effectively manage the day to day challenges.
Family Counselling
Family Counselling looks at a family system, rather than the individuals. It allows family members to express and explore difficult thoughts and emotions safely, helping them understand each other.
Schools
(and other agencies)
Supervision
Supervision for counsellors, therapists and CYP workforce, in the context of the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Profession.
ADHD/Autism Assessments
Comprehensive ADHD and Autism screenings, pre-diagnostic assessments, and formal diagnosis, aligned with NICE guidelines, utilising gold-standard diagnostic frameworks, to ensure a thorough and precise evidence based evaluation process.
About Me
I am a highly experienced Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor with over 15 years’ experience. I have a neuro-affirming and and intercultural approach, as I work therapeutically with children, adults and families across educational, community and private practice settings.
I am also experienced in conducting ADHD and Autism screenings, pre-diagnostic assessments, clinical interviews and formulations using DSM-V criteria. I have obtained gold standard specialist ADHD diagnosis training in the use of DIVA-5 and Young DIVA assessment tools and am committed to delivering evidence-based, neuro-affirming assessments, in accordance with NICE guidelines.
I have extensive experience working collaboratively with schools, local authorities, social care teams, fostering agencies, residential settings and multidisciplinary professionals.
SME Awards winner 2024
https://smenews.digital/winners/julia-yearwood/
My Approach
I trained at the Tavistock and Portman in 2011 with the psychodynamic modality being my core approach. I have undertaken Continuous Professional Development at various institutions over the years, including at the Anna Freud Centre, where I trained in Mentalisation Based treatments and the British Psychotherapy Foundation, where I completed my Supervisor training.
As a certified yoga teacher, I have trained in the application of Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY Workshop), embodiment work for those who would benefit from body awareness work, through a relational experience of having a felt sense of self, in a safe way (CPTSD, DID, Dissociation).
I have also trained with Global ADHD Network, obtaining certification in the Gold-Standard, ADHD diagnosis and management of children and adults.