Julie Knowles | Accredited Counsellor | Sheffield | NCPS

Julie Knowles

Member Status: Accredited

Member No: NCS21-00655

Location: Sheffield

I am an Integrative Counsellor. I started my journey supporting carers at the Carers Centre as a trainee. I then completed my training at the NHS adult autism and Neurodisability service, where I stayed for 4 years.
I then became a founding director/counsellor at The Counselling and Therapy Hub not-for-profit organisation with the aim of making counselling accessible and inclusive.

  • Qualifications & Experience
    Qualified in integrative counselling with a person-centred foundation. This means I am trained in more than one method of counselling which is always client-led and client-focused.

    I have lots of experience and additional training in Autism/Asperger's ADHD PDA and related Neurodisability/Neurodivergence. This includes supporting late diagnosis and how Autism and/or ADHD differentiate between men and women. I have plenty of invaluable personal experience in these areas and more.
    I am a neurodivergent counsellor.

    I have counselled parents and carers of Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) and was a counsellor at Sheffield Carers Centre before joining a specialist NHS service for 4 years during and post qualification counselling Autistic adults.

    Completed CRUSE bereavement Training.
    Completed level 1 and 2 (level 3 soon) in Emotional Freedom Technique Sometimes called EFT or tapping therapy.
    Completed Single Session Therapy (SST) training with Professor Windy Dryden.
    Completed training in online and remote counselling.
    I am creative in therapy which supports visual learning.
    I can integrate holistic services into my practice if required (EFT/tapping therapy, mindfulness etc).
    I am constantly training and learning.
  • What I can help with
    • Ageing and related issues
    • Anxiety
    • Assertiveness / Self-confidence / Self-esteem
    • Autistic Spectrum Disorders
    • Bereavement / Loss
    • Carers
    • Chronic fatigue syndrome / M.E.
    • Depression
    • Disability
    • Divorce & Separation
    • Emotional issues
    • Family
    • Financial difficulties
    • Generally unhappy with your life
    • IBS / Digestive Issues
    • Illness and dying
    • Job interviews
    • Mindfulness
    • Neurodiversity
    • Panic attacks
    • Parenting skills
    • Relationships
    • Relaxation
    • Self-defeating behaviours
    • Self-esteem
    • Shyness / Social Phobia
    • Sleep
    • Spirituality
    • Start exercising
    • Stress
    • Suicidal feelings
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