Counselling & Psychotherapy Services in Hertford

Psychotherapy offers the opportunity to explore any difficulties or issues you have, in a safe, confidential and professional space.

Life is sometimes difficult. It may be relationships, health, past
experiences, difficult feelings or other worries that cause us distress.
There are also times when we can feel depressed or anxious, and have a sense that we are not living the life we would like.

Often when life is stressful, we cope in the only way we know how.
These coping mechanisms do not offer us a way forward, instead they keep us doing the same old things.

At the moment, you might be feeling stuck, confused, sad or alone.
Perhaps you would like your life to be different, and you don’t know
where to start. Finding and accepting help can be hard. Remember you are not the only one to suffer emotional distress: it is a normal part of being human.

If we have physical pain or distress, we normally seek help straight away. There’s no difference with emotional pain or distress.

Julia Lake

I am a Gestalt Psychotherapist, having studied at The Gestalt Centre, London, Edinburgh Gestalt Institute, The New York Center for Somatic Studies, and the University of Hertfordshire. I am also a Registered Supervisor, trained at The London Centre For Psychodrama.

  • "Working with Julia has been truly life-changing. Her compassionate approach and deep insight helped me to see obstacles that had been holding me back in relationships, work and friendships. I now feel more empowered, confident and at peace with my past, thanks to Julia’s gentle, but challenging sessions."

  • “Having counselling with Julia is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Her easy, friendly manner and conversational style put me at ease and I always felt safe even when some of the things we discussed were very difficult.”

  • Since working with Julia, I have come to know myself far better. So many aspects of my life have improved and become easier, especially my relationships. I feel lighter and brighter and more positive about the future.