Hello my name is Julie Narciso, I am a registered therapist based in Essex, but also supporting clients all over the uk.
With 17 years of experience, working with a wide range of clients, I offer a friendly, genuine and personable style of therapy.
I have spent many years supporting clients through difficulties with their mental health. Anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and relationships, to name a few. I have worked as a couples therapist for Relate, a parents and teachers support therapist in schools and a cancer and bereavement specialist for Macmillan.
My therapy style can be described as interactive and directive. This means listening carefully to the client to assess the issues they bring, asking questions to develop and further my understanding and working together to seek solutions - moving towards making positive change.
Life is challenging and what we notice is the impact on how we feel. Those feelings often present as over-thinking, avoidance, seeking reassurance, low mood, low motivation, feeling overwhelmed, stressed, sad or angry. Sometimes a sense of loss is felt. Sometimes it is just an uncomfortable feeling and we require support to join the dots to find the underlying issues.
We can explore 'your' reality, your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and the influence that your friends, family, intimate relationships, childhood, life experiences and work relationships are having on your current mental health. By understanding ourselves, it empowers us to make different and healthier choices, rather than responding from our 'default settings'.
My approach combines a range of therapeutic techniques including Systemic, Psychodynamic, Transactional Analysis, CBT, Solution Focused and Person - Centred, including concepts from Acceptance and Commitment/Compassion Focused therapies. My knowledge and understanding, combined with my expansive training, allows me to tailor the therapy to suit your personal requirements.
In 2014 I set up my own private practice based in Southend-on-Sea where I continue to support clients face to face, telephone, video and instant messaging. A safe space which enables clients to express what is going on for them without fear of judgement.
What next?
If you are considering therapy because you realise that you are unable to do this on your own, then please message me. I can answer any questions you have about therapy, appointments and the platform.
I look forward to hearing from you and helping to support you in your onward journey.
Julie
Additional areas of focus: Coping with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
NCPS Therapist - Accredited Professional Member (PNCPS Accred) #NCS18-06710
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP (Accred) #107700
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Julie Narciso. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
What a breath of fresh air, a professional person that speaks openly and freely whilst maintaining concerns at the forefront of her mind.
She explores with me at my pace, validates feelings and draws on experiences that shows she can empathise genuinely.
I’ve struggled in the past with therapists making me feel worse, and having a condescending tone. Julie is the complete opposite, she has a seemingly magical way of sitting with a feeling and understanding it to work through it with strength.
Extremely grateful for her time. In a short period of time I’ve discovered so much more than I thought I would. Thank you Julie.
Written on Sep 04, 2024 after therapy with Julie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
I've been with Julie for three weeks now and one thing I noticed within five minutes of the first session was how compassionate she is and how relaxed she makes me feel. I look forward to every session, not only for the help it gives me but the way she can listen and provide feedback in a cheerful and composed manner. We're able to laugh and laughter is good. I would highly recommend Julie to anyone and everyone
Written on Mar 20, 2024 after therapy with Julie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
No matter what I think I can bring to a session, Julie always finds a way to make it amazing and productive. I've made our sessions part of my weekly routine, and look forward to the progress to be made with each session.
Written on Nov 02, 2022 after therapy with Julie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Only had a few sessions, but so far very much appreciating Julie's approach and understanding. I have a variety of issues, and going in had no idea where to start. By working together, developing a structure to the sessions, focussing on the most pressing issues (or perhaps whatever has bubbled up that morning) - I am seeing improvements and feeling better in myself in a really short time frame. Looking forward to where this goes.
Written on Sep 17, 2022 after therapy with Julie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd