Julie Bannon Counselling & Psychotherapy

Julie Bannon Counselling & Psychotherapy Dip E- MBACP
Person Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy. Adult and Children and Young Person Therapist. Face to Face and Online Sessions.

As the new term begins, some young people feel excited, others feel nervous — both are valid responses. For some, school...
17/08/2026

As the new term begins, some young people feel excited, others feel nervous — both are valid responses.

For some, school can be an overwhelming environment, putting the nervous system on high alert well before prelims even begin.

As parents and caregivers, our role isn’t to eliminate that pressure, but to offer steady support: helping with structure, organisation, and a calm space to work.

Children learn in different ways, and there is no right or wrong approach — what matters is finding a balance that allows each child to feel safe, supported, and able to thrive, not just academically.

As a mum of two and a child and young person therapist I have witnessed many different takes on this stage and it really varies for so many young people.

Returning to school after a break is a big transition in itself without the added extra pressure of us adults saying “it’s time to get your head down - it’s an important year” and whilst this may be true our young people may see this as a threat and shut down, trying to work and support how we can help them find a way to explore these times is key.

What do they need? Can we break it down into stages rather than one big whole expectation as that feels huge right? Imagine how they must feel…

If you’re noticing your child struggling with this transition, reaching out for support can help and whilst most schools offer school counselling I do have some capacity in my diary for taking on CYP. Working with CYP is pretty special and I hope for all of them returning to school that they remember the magic and strength they all hold within.

With heart,

Julie 💛

28/04/2026

Monday blessings to all you beautiful souls 💗

My Monday Muse…

I used to think joy lived in the big moments—the ones that felt social media-worthy: partying, looking ‘good’, being fun and outgoing.

But now, my joy is found in the gentle moments—in slowing down, pottering, and simply being.

This weekend, I found happiness in the simple things: cleaning, painting, writing. It may not be social media-worthy, but it is heart-, mind-, and soul-worthy.

Instead of the usual years of dreading Monday’s return, today I found myself gently and calmly walking into the week.

A few gentle reminders for the week ahead:

🔆 You’re not behind in life; you’re exactly where you need to be.
🔆 You are enough, just as you are right now—celebrate yourself.
🔆 Loving yourself doesn’t mean you can’t also grow and improve.
🔆 Healing isn’t a straight line—be gentle and patient with your heart.

Be kind to yourself!!

Sending you love, warmth, and kind thought.
Danielle 🌸

❤️

28/04/2026

🍂 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞'𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 🍂

Pema Chödrön, in When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times (Shambhala, 1997, p.81), offers a profound insight: “Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know.”

This quote invites us to view our struggles and hardships not as mere obstacles but as opportunities for learning and growth. It suggests that the challenges we face hold valuable lessons that are essential to our personal development.

💡 The Gift of Perspective: Chödrön’s wisdom encourages us to shift our perspective on difficulties. Instead of resisting or fearing the challenges that come our way, we can approach them with curiosity and openness, asking ourselves what they are here to teach us.

🌱 Growth Through Acceptance: By embracing our experiences, even the painful ones, we allow ourselves to receive the lessons they have to offer. This acceptance can lead to profound personal growth and a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us.

Share this post to inspire others to find the lessons hidden within their struggles. Let's encourage each other to face our challenges with courage and openness, trusting that they are guiding us toward deeper wisdom and strength. 🌟

Good morning 💛What is counselling and psychotherapy? And how can it help you? Counselling and psychotherapy is a space w...
28/04/2026

Good morning 💛

What is counselling and psychotherapy?

And how can it help you?

Counselling and psychotherapy is a space where you’re invited to slow down, be heard, and make sense of your inner world.

At their core, both are talking therapies that offer a confidential relationship with a trained professional.

Counselling often focuses on specific challenges or life events—like stress, grief, or relationship difficulties—while psychotherapy may go a little deeper, exploring long-standing patterns, past experiences, and how they shape the way you think, feel, and relate today. In practice, there’s often overlap, and both approaches are grounded in empathy, respect, and non-judgment.

So how can they help?

I can help you understand yourself more clearly—your emotions, your triggers, your patterns.

I offer tools to cope with anxiety, low mood, or overwhelm.

I create a space to process difficult experiences rather than carrying them alone.

And over time, they can support you in building healthier relationships, stronger boundaries, and a greater sense of self.

Most importantly, therapy isn’t about “fixing” you. It’s about supporting you to feel more connected, more aware, and more able to navigate life in a way that feels right for you.

I hope this post offers some understanding of what happens in a therapeutic space. if not , please reach out to me, I do have some limited spaces left for May.

Have a lovey day,

Julie.

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