Welcome to the Lighthouse Centre
Counselling, Psychotherapy and Life Coaching
About Julia Fionda
Dip.Couns, MBACP, NLP Certified
My name is Julia Fionda. I am a professionally certified Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Life Coach. When you are finding things difficult, my counselling offers the opportunity for you to explore whatever is on your mind.
That’s why I set up the Lighthouse Counselling Centre: to offer my clients a little beacon of light that helps them navigate through the darkness.
Why counselling?
It can be easy to feel overwhelmed and out of control in your life. From time to time, we all experience feelings of stress, sadness, anger and guilt as we navigate through different life challenges, but sometimes we find it just a little bit harder to cope than we are normally used to.
Whether it’s anxiety, depression, relationship issues, work-related stress, bereavement, illness or any other significant life changes, sometimes you reach a point where everything feels a bit too much and you don’t have anyone to turn to. Just like our physical health, sometimes to move forward we need to pause the brakes and focus on our recovery.
It’s always difficult to recognise when you need a little extra help, but I want to congratulate you on taking the most important first step: reaching out for support.
My approach
My approach to counselling is integrative, drawing on a range of different therapeutic techniques, including person-centred therapy, Gestalt, neuro-linguistic programming, and life coaching. I vary my approach based on each client’s needs because the human mind is not one-size-fits-all. From my experience as a counsellor, I have learned that every client faces their own unique set of challenges and I believe taking a personalised approach is the best way to overcome these obstacles.
In my sessions, I strive to create a safe, judgement-free environment for you to explore your feelings and reach a deeper understanding of what may be concerning you. By guiding you on this journey of self-awareness, you will be able to recognise not just what you’re feeling, but also why it is you are feeling this way. From here, we can work together to build your resilience, improve your self-esteem and change your behaviour in a positive way.
My experience
I have a lot of experience working with a wide range of unique client challenges, from carers who are supporting partners with dementia, through to cancer patients currently undergoing treatment and in remission. I am a professionally qualified counsellor, certified NLP practitioner and a Registered Member of the BACP. I have also completed additional certifications from the Tavistock Relationships Centre, the Grove Practice and the National Centre for Eating Disorders. A full list of my training and qualifications can be found here.
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Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills.
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills.
Certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner.
Certificate in Couples Counselling and Relationships - The Grove.
Certificate in Psychosexual Therapy - The Grove.
Certificate in Sleep Recovery - The Grove.
Certificate in Essential Obesity and Psychological Interventions - National Centre for Eating Disorders.
Supporting the Couple Relationship in the Context of Dementia - Tavistock Relationships.
Volunteering experience with cancer patients and full-time/part-time carers.
Registered Member of the BACP - British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Member of the DBS - Disclosure and Barring Services.re
FAQ
What can I expect from my first appointment?
During your first appointment I will explain to you how counselling works and what you should expect from our future sessions. We will then discuss what concerns have brought you to counselling and how you would like us to work together to help manage them.
What are your fees?
My individual counselling fees are £70 per 50-minute session for face-to-face, telephone or video counselling. For couples, sessions are only available face-to-face at a rate of £120 for a 1 hour and 30-minute session.
Do you offer a free consultation?
Yes, I offer a free, 30-minute telephone consultation if you would like to speak to me before committing to a full session.
Do you work with couples?
Yes, I have a lot of experience working with couples and have obtained Certificates in “Couples Counselling and Relationships” and “Psychosexual Therapy” from The Grove, as well as additional training from the Tavistock Relationships Centre.
Are you a member of any regulatory bodies?
Yes, I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), which is one of the UK’s largest professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy.
Reach out
info@lighthousecounsellingservices.co.uk
(+44) 7947 647 513
Working hours:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 9:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm
Sunday - 9:00am - 4:00pm.
Hoddesdon
First Floor, Building 1, St. Cross Chambers, Upper Marsh Lane, EN11 8LQ
Enfield
88 Church Street, Enfield, London, EN2 6AR