Counselling & Therapy

Not Sure What to Expect?

Julie’s counselling approach is warm, respectful, and guided by genuine care for the people she works with. She aims to create a space where you feel heard, supported, and understood – a place to explore your experiences, build insight, and discover new ways of moving toward balance and wellbeing.

“Counselling sessions are tailored around your goals, who you are, and what you bring on the day.”

– Julie O’Connell

  • Creating a Safe and Supportive Space

    Julie provides a safe, confidential space where you can talk openly and begin to make sense of what’s happening in your life. She recognises that every person’s story is unique and approaches each session with care, curiosity, and respect. Together, you’ll explore challenges at a pace that feels comfortable and supportive.

  • Collaborative and Client-Centred

    Julie’s approach is collaborative and client-centred, meaning she works alongside you to identify what matters most. Rather than applying a single method, she draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to your needs. These may include talking therapy, mindfulness, somatic awareness, or psychoeducation, depending on what feels most helpful.

  • Gentle, Informed and Holistic

    Julie believes that healing involves the whole person – mind, body, and emotion. Her work is informed by trauma-responsive and humanistic principles, helping you to understand patterns, build self-awareness, and develop practical tools that restore balance, confidence, and wellbeing.

  • The Counselling Process

    The first session offers an opportunity to talk about what has brought you to counselling and what you hope to gain from it. From there, Julie will work with you to decide on the most appropriate way forward. Some people attend a few sessions to work through a specific concern, while others prefer longer-term support. You’re encouraged to guide the pace and depth of the work according to what feels right for you.

  • A Foundation of Trust and Respect

    Julie understands that counselling is most effective when you feel safe, understood, and supported. Her goal is to provide a space grounded in trust and respect – where you can explore honestly, gain clarity, and gradually move toward greater resilience and wellbeing.

Ready to connect?

This first step is simply a chance to talk, ask questions, and see what feels right for you. I welcome you to reach out through my contact form, by email, or by phone – to have a brief chat and get a sense of whether we might be a good fit.

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Counselling & Therapy Services
Queenstown and Alexandra

Phone: 027 603 9931
Email: [email protected]
Postal address: PO Box 18, Queenstown 9348, New Zealand

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