Counsellor in Fareham

Have you considered counselling or psychotherapy in Fareham? The initial assessment session is free.

Does life feel like its getting on top of you?
Could you benefit from a place to
take some time-out?
... to explore your thoughts and feelings
... to get back on a front foot again

About Me


counsellor portsmouth #01My name is Julie May and I have been a practising counsellor/psychotherapist in Fareham for over ten years. I am committed to providing counselling/therapy in a safe, caring, confidential and non-judgemental environment.

My counselling and psychotherapy practice is based in professional offices in Fareham town centre Fareham, within easy reach of Gosport, Southampton and Portsmouth.

I am a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy) and abide by the BACP Ethical Framework. I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist and a UKRCP Registered Independent Counsellor/Psychotherapist. I am also a member of BACP Association for Independent Practitioners (AIP) and an Approved Adoption Counsellor with Barnardos South East, enabling me to work with anyone affected by adoption, including birth family members, adoptees and birth family members.

I work from an Integrative framework, incorporating Gestalt, Person Centred and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) into my approach, to best suit the needs of each individual client. Please feel free to give me a call or drop me an email to discuss your requirements.

I am a recognised provider for private medical insurers, PrueHealth, CIGNA, Aviva and WPA (Western Provident Association Limited).

Where I Can Help

I am experienced in helping clients who have experienced difficulties in many areas, including:

  • Stress
  • Relationships
  • Low Self-Esteem or Self-Confidence
  • Adoption issues
  • Anxiety
  • Bereavement
  • Adoption
  • Life Changes
  • Depression, and
  • Addiction

My Practice

The West Street Counselling & Psychotherapy Centre is a private and professional practice, conveniently situated in central Fareham, in the main West Street retail and business area.

I offer counselling and therapy for Fareham, Portsmouth, Gosport,Southampton and surrounding areas. I work with individuals on an open-ended basis or for an agreed time period, with the aim of enabling you to enhance your life and to live it more fully. The first appointment is free of charge, to enable you to put a toe in the water and check out if you are comfortable with the therapy process.