My name is Julian Hayes, feel free to take the time to explore the information provided on this website and ask me any related questions you may have. I am an BACP accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist. A CBT and EMDR trauma focussed therapist, registered with the EMDR association UK and Ireland. I have a vast range of experience working within the NHS, Private, Voluntary and Charitable sectors of psychological provision.

The work I engage in is based on the premise that we may all experience psychological difficulties at times for a variety of reasons and sometimes require the assistance of health care professionals. The people I work with come from every walk of life imaginable, with every issue you can and cannot imagine. All are treated with respect, dignity and a compassionate mind.

I offer the space, time and clinical expertise to help you make sense of your experience, whist assisting you to move forward and change your thoughts, feelings and behaviours if so required. Feel free to explore the information provided on this site, it’s aim is to support you with a greater understanding of how I may be of assistance.

I have a BA (Hons) Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy with further Diplomas in CBT, NLP & Comp. I have extensive experience of working with a variety of client groups and organisations. In 2004 I trained at the Royal Collage for the Blind in Hereford as a complementary therapist, working with the blind and partially sighted. In 2005 I began to work in the private sector with special needs adults and young people with drug addiction. In 2006 I was recruited into the NHS mental health services where I provided therapeutic interventions In acute and psychiatric intensive care mental health hospitals and recovery units. This experience has provided me with insight into working with complex mental health issues with a vast range of individuals from various social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Alongside this work, in 2010 I began working as a counsellor and psychotherapist within the education system and the field of drug and alcohol addictions. In 2012 I incorporated my experience into a new role as a psychotherapist working within a busy palliative care unit within local NHS Hospital. This role included the training of other highly experienced NHS healthcare professionals providing high quality cancer care. In 2014 I expanded my experience, when asked to join a complex psychological team working within forensic prison services, this particular role gave me grate insight into a variety of psychological criminal behaviours and then in 2015 I was asked to join the psychological team at help for heroes.

Hello and thank you for viewing my profile.I am an experienced Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with experience in both NHS and private practice. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) explores the link between what you do, what you think and how you feel.

Unfortunately, life presents us with difficulties and usually we are able to cope well on our own with these situations. There are occasions, when for whatever reason, we need help from someone else, which is usually a friend,colleague or family member. Sometimes, however, you might find you have no one to turn to or talking to a friend or loved one seems too difficult, painful or just too complicated. I will work together with you to find the best way forward and to help you find the best solutions to your problems. 

I understand accessing therapy and being able to open up to talk about your difficulties with someone can be a difficult experience and I therefore provide a confidential, non judgemental and safe environment. I follow the standard of conducts set by the BABCP which can be found here www.babcp.com/files/About/BABCP-Standards-of-Conduct-Performance-and-Ethics.pdf

I currently work privately Thursday, Friday and Saturday's. There may be flexibility of offering further appointments so please feel free to call me to discuss your needs.

The location of both my North London and Leigh on Sea therapy room is easily accessible by public transport. Free on-street parking is available at both clinics. 

If you would like to find out more information or to discuss further in confidence please contact me on 07824880450 (with no obligation).