Who am I?
I am a reliable and resilient person, often described as a naturally calming presence. I bring these qualities into my work as a counsellor, creating a safe, secure, and supportive space where clients can explore whatever they choose to bring to sessions. I believe that when people feel truly heard and accepted, reflection, growth, and meaningful change can follow.
I have worked in several areas of health and social care where I acknowledged the impact supportive relationships can have on wellbeing. The passion I had for building such relationships with everyone I worked with ignited my desire to embark on counselling training. Whilst undertaking my counselling qualification, I worked as a counselling co-ordinator. This role gave me insight into some of the questions and considerations clients may have before starting counselling and the importance of offering each client a professional and informed service, respecting confidentiality and individual requirements from their first contact and throughout the counselling process.
Building strong therapeutic relationships is at the heart of my practice. I value authenticity, trust, and collaboration, and I aim to ensure that each client feels respected and understood throughout our work together.
My approach is integrative and client-led. I place your individual needs, preferences, and goals at the forefront of our sessions, adapting the way we work to suit you. I believe therapy is most effective when it feels collaborative and tailored, rather than one-size-fits-all.
Drawing from attachment theory, transactional analysis, CBT, humanistic, and psychodynamic modalities, I work creatively and flexibly. This allows me to respond to you as a unique individual and to support you in a way that feels both comfortable and constructive. Think of it more as having a wide toolkit that lets me meet you where you are. Sometimes that means gently unpicking old patterns; sometimes it’s about noticing what’s happening in the here and now; sometimes it’s making sense of thoughts that feel tangled or competing.
Jude obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Integrative Relational Counselling. She is a Registered Practitioner Member of COSCA and is PVG Registered with Disclosure Scotland. To ensure she continues to develop and enhance her professional practice, Jude regularly engages in supervision.
Ongoing learning and professional development are important to Jude. She prioritises continued training to ensure that her practice remains current, evidence-based, and responsive to the evolving needs of her clients.
