Juliette Hardy
Counsellor in Rugby

About me...
I recognise life brings many challenges, and we all experience times of difficulty in our lives. Life events unfortunately do happen…losing loved ones, challenges in our workplaces or losing jobs, changes to our family, breakdowns of our relationships, financial changes, challenges to our health… the list is endless.

The impact of these situations can create a loss of self-worth, direction or even purpose. I help clients work through and make sense of these experiences and help move them towards a better understanding of themselves (and others) so they can make choices that feel right for them.

My counselling practice...
I am a qualified counsellor and have supported different people from different backgrounds with a range of diverse problems for over 10 years. I am a registered member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) which is the largest professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in the UK, and I abide by their code of ethics.

I have regular training, learning and supervision to keep me up-to-date with best practices and developments within my industry. I also hold an enhanced DBS and I am registered on the Government DBS update service. I have public liability, professional indemnity and cyber security insurance in place and I'm on the register with the Information Commissioners' Office (ICO).

My counselling approach...
My approach to therapy is a Person-Centred one which focuses on empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard. This non-judgemental approach provides emotional support and recognises everyone has a built-in motivation to reach for their full potential, but sometimes they need a bit of support to get there!

So who am I?...
I'm Juliette. I love chocolate, I dislike the gym (but I still go as it keeps me healthy), I love nature and pottering around my garden (free medicine and good for the soul!)

I live with my family and my fluffy cat (another free medicine, pets are great for your wellbeing!). I can be a bit of a sweary Mary (expressive, not offensive) and I love music. I love concerts and I love festivals. I love catching up with my friends and family. I love binge watching anything on Netflix!

Background & Counselling Qualifications

My profession before counselling...
I have always worked with people and prior to becoming a counsellor, I worked as a HR professional for a large manufacturing company. It took me nearly 13 years to realise a unionised and controlled environment was not for me. Rules, policies, procedures and conformity was becoming my norm but it didn't feel right. I recognised my profession was no longer suiting me, it was not giving me the purpose, meaning or work life balance I wanted.

My life changed very quickly following a sudden loss of someone close to me. Life was put into perspective and I recognised my profession needed attention. I wanted my profession to be meaningful and reflect me as a person, so I decided to become a counsellor. I left behind the world of business and started my counselling career to include the following qualifications:

* Level 2 Introduction to counselling.
* Level 3 Counselling Skills.
* Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Person-Centred Counselling.
* First class BA (Hons) in Counselling.

My Specialisms

My counselling experience...
I have counselled bereaved clients at Myton hospice which introduced me to working with grief and bereavement. I have also counselled clients at Mind who presented issues to include anxiety, stress, depression, self esteem, confidence, loss, bipolar disorder and PTSD.

In addition to my private practice, I coordinate a counselling service for Shine a Light, a local charity who supports families impacted by cancer. Awarded funding provides free support to families in Coventry and Warwickshire.

My specialised experience...
For over 8 years, I have been counselling adults whose lives have been devastated by cancer and the ripple effect a health diagnosis has on someone's life. This includes relationship issues, employment and finance struggles, damaged family and friendships. I have also helped clients work through their issues of cancer treatment, chronic fatigue, trauma, loss, body image, fear, worry, anxiety, low moods and depression.

My remote counselling experience ...
I have worked as an online Betterhelp counsellor using video counselling and instant messaging support and still work remotely which is preferred for some clients.

Remote counselling (also known as online therapy) offers several benefits including increased accessibility for people with physical limitations or living in remote areas, greater convenience due to the ability to attend sessions from home, potential cost savings by eliminating travel expenses, and a potentially more comfortable and private setting for some individuals, which can help reduce stigma associated with seeking mental health support.

Approach to Counselling & How I Work

As a counsellor, my role is to provide a safe, confidential space to allow you to explore your thoughts and feelings. Through exploration and examining your life you will become more self-aware which can help you make new, meaningful choices within it.

I offer a chance to reflect on the difficulties or problems you are experiencing in a safe environment, this can be helpful with someone from outside your day-to-day life. Together we can explore your situation in a way that leads to fresh perspectives - and a new understanding of yourself.

Counselling is not about giving you solutions or advice but empowering you to make your own changes and own choices that are right for you. I am not the expert in your life, you are!

Many clients, with no prior knowledge of counselling, believe that the counsellor will sort their problems out for them. A person-centred counsellor will help you to explore your own issues, feelings, beliefs, behaviour, and worldview, so you can become more self-aware and achieve greater independence.

The aim is to help you to realise what resources and support are available to you that you can use to work through your own issues, build your self-confidence and appreciate that you always have options. They will treat you as the expert on yourself, as no-one else knows exactly what it's like to be you.

As a Person-Centred counsellor, I will not judge you, no matter what you bring to the session. This helps build a trustworthy relationship in which you can feel free and supported to disclose whatever is troubling you. Eventually it will lead you to discover your own abilities and autonomy, so that you can cope with current and future problems (BACP, 2024).

Please see my website for further information of how I work and my approach to therapy.

Therapies & Rates

Please note the rates detailed below are there to give you an idea of the therapists standard rates, we strongly advise you contact the therapist for more detailed rates and any offers they may have.

Therapy	Appointment Type	Rate
Counselling	In Person	£55 per 50 minutes
Counselling	Online/Telephone	£50 per 50 minutes

Additional Rate Information

I offer appointments in the morning, afternoon, and evenings on most weekdays. My counselling sessions are 50 minutes in duration and usually take place on a weekly basis. I will work with you to offer the number of sessions that are appropriate, there is no 'one size that fits all', we are all different and all have different needs. I offer 6 sessions which are regularly reviewed and further sessions can be arranged but will be discussed and mutually agreed first. I accept payment in cash (if seeing you in person), by bank transfer and I accept card payments. I have an online booking and payment system which can be found on my website. Please visit my website for further information.