Juliet Skidelsky

Juliet Skidelsky is an integrative counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She currently works within an NHS online counselling service in Sutton, supporting clients with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. Juliet is working towards a Diploma in Integrative Counselling at The Awareness Centre and also holds an MSc in Psychosocial Studies. Her therapeutic approach is grounded primarily in person-centred theory, while drawing on additional evidence-based models to meet the individual needs of each client. She has experience supporting people presenting with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, family concerns and challenges linked to life transitions and personal growth. Juliet’s work is guided by the belief that every individual has the capacity for self-understanding and positive change when provided with the right therapeutic environment.

At the heart of Juliet’s practice is the therapeutic relationship. She strives to create a safe, accepting and non-judgemental space where clients feel genuinely heard, valued and understood. Working from a person-centred foundation, she offers empathy, authenticity and unconditional positive regard, allowing clients to explore their thoughts, feelings and experiences at their own pace. Recognising that no single approach is right for everyone, Juliet adapts her way of working thoughtfully to suit each client’s unique needs and circumstances. She works collaboratively, responding to what emerges in the therapeutic process rather than following a rigid framework. Juliet also has a particular interest in the connection between mind and body and may invite gentle awareness of physical sensations where appropriate, helping clients gain deeper insight into their emotional world. Through curiosity, reflection and exploration, she supports clients in developing greater self-awareness, emotional resilience and a stronger sense of self.

Before becoming a counsellor, Juliet worked as a primary school teacher, an experience that continues to inform her therapeutic practice. Her background in education gave her a deep understanding of emotional development, communication and the importance of creating environments in which people feel safe and supported. Working closely with children, families and individuals from a variety of backgrounds strengthened her ability to listen attentively, build trust and adapt her approach with sensitivity and care. Alongside her counselling training, Juliet has a particular interest in childhood experiences, attachment styles and the ways early relationships can shape patterns of relating, coping and emotional responding throughout adulthood. She specialises in supporting clients experiencing anxiety, self-esteem difficulties, relationship challenges and family issues, helping them develop greater understanding of themselves and build more fulfilling relationships with others and with themselves.