About
What is Psychology For You
Psychology For You, a private, independent service for those struggling with their psychological well-being.
Seeking therapy, especially for the first time, can be a daunting experience. It is completely normal to be nervous about this. However this is the first step in your recovery and changing your life. I will make this experience as comfortable as possible, ensuring that you feel safe to speak about, and explore any difficulties that you have, with care, empathy and within a trusting, non-judgemental and confidential space.
About Julie
Dr Julie McManus
Counselling Psychologist
I am an experienced and accredited Counselling Psychologist. I hold a Doctorate degree from Glasgow Caledonian University, in addition to a BSc (hons) Degree in Psychology. I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
I have ten years experience working in adult mental health and social care. Some of the places I have worked include hospitals, residential settings, neuropsychological rehabilitation, care homes and third sector organisations. I currently split my time working in the private sector and the NHS.
Some things I can help with:
Addiction
ADHD (adults)
Aggression
Anger
Anxiety (General/ Social/ Health)
Assertiveness training
Attachment issues
Bereavement and Grief
Bipolar disorder
Body image
Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
Emotional dysregulation
Relationship difficulties
Life stress e.g. work
Life transitions
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Panic
Personality disorders
Phobias and Fears
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Self-Esteem
Self harm ...Plus more
Testimonials
Easy to talk to
Make lasting changes
Make lasting changes
"I've been having sessions with Julie for just under a year and have seen a huge difference in my own mental health and my ability to communicate more healthily. She's extremely easy to talk to and checks in to ensure that the sessions are still working for me and that I'm getting what I need from my time with her. I would highly recommend Julie as a therapist".
Make lasting changes
Make lasting changes
Make lasting changes
“After years of blight by anxieties climaxed with near estrangement from the people I love and need the most, I accepted that my way wasn’t working. I needed to be enabled to understand what shaped my thinking, feelings and behaviour, and if not too late, make lasting changes. I will be eternally grateful to Julie. Gently, but with obvi
“After years of blight by anxieties climaxed with near estrangement from the people I love and need the most, I accepted that my way wasn’t working. I needed to be enabled to understand what shaped my thinking, feelings and behaviour, and if not too late, make lasting changes. I will be eternally grateful to Julie. Gently, but with obvious skill and focus, she peeled back the layers, simultaneously revealing, comforting and better equipping the frightened child lurking deep inside me. She taught me how to act to arrest my reactions to surging emotions, to understand and more readily recognise the triggers. Most of all, she showed me that, with help, we don’t have to let lifelong patterns define, or break us. There is nothing more rewarding, more healing, than seeing the faces of those we love radiating growing confidence and relief in the peaceful and consistent you”.
Takes time to listen
Make lasting changes
Takes time to listen
"Julie has the most caring of manner and the utmost of professionalism. She always takes time to listen and clearly pays attention to my feelings and thoughts during the sessions. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone needing support and treatment".