Joy Strachan

Psychotherapeutic Counsellor

I am a UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy) accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and in my practice, I give you a supportive, empathic and non-judgmental space where feelings can be safely explored together to enable a deeper understanding of yourself.

I strongly believe in our capacity as human beings to thrive rather than just survive and our right to be our authentic self, living a joyful, satisfying life. If you feel you would like more from your life or you are suffering from a particular issue such as anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties or work/academic related issues, I would love to hear from you.

I offer short or long-term therapy, where we can work collaboratively, agreeing your goals and aims together. I aim to be alongside you to support and facilitate your journey, respecting your pace.

My integrative training means that I draw on a range of theories and techniques. We will often work holistically, drawing on the physical, emotional and intellectual aspects of your experience.

I consider myself an open minded, down-to-earth person with a genuine curiosity and love of difference and diversity. I have previously worked for a travel company for many years which enabled me to travel the world, immersing myself in a world of cultures. Before becoming a counsellor, my background included many senior roles in marketing and this has given me a valuable insight into the world of work, organisational life, team dynamics and career issues.