Julian Reid Counselling
Therapeutic Coaching
Addiction Treatment * Behavioural Change * Solution-Focused Counselling

Powerful and practical solutions for those who are troubled by negative thoughts, emotions and habits.
I am a qualified counsellor and hypnotherapist and an accredited registrant member of The National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society.
A counsellor at heart, I have helped many people to recreate their lives and overcome all kinds of difficulties. I offer brief or long-term therapy to clients from all walks of life, supporting a wide range of issues including: addiction, alcoholism, anxiety, anger, low mood, relationships, identity crisis, life changes, self-esteem, stress, and loss of confidence.
I am equipped with both theoretical and practical insight into various models of cognitive, behavioural and emotional change. Crucially, I also possess the psychoeducational skills to give my clients the best possible chance of achieving permanent change. My approach is eclectic, intuitive, and uplifting.
Having worked within integrated mental health and substance misuse teams at a number of prisons in South East England, I am qualified in the management and care of individuals in the custodial environment and an expert in addiction and behavioural change. As well as operating a private practice, I have worked for organisations as varied as the NHS, Oxford University Press and The Ministry of Justice.
Some people come to therapy with a specific ‘presenting issue’ that they wish to discuss, explore and resolve. Others are not so sure what it is that troubles them - but they do know that change of some sort is necessary, and they would like it to occur sooner rather than later. Some people come to therapy with great enthusiasm. Others (particularly those who see themselves as ‘fighters’ or ‘succeeders’) might feel embarrassed at the prospect of admitting their stuckness. Whatever your current life situation, allow me to reassure you that change is not only possible, but can often occur in just a few sessions.
My practice upholds strict confidentiality, is fully insured, and adheres to the NCPS code of conduct and ethics. I hold a current Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate.
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PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF WORK
Whereas other practitioners might try to be a blank slate, to be neutral, and to follow a strict protocol, I do not. My approach is eclectic, intuitive and uplifting. I offer a toolkit of techniques with the overarching aim of rapidly delivering powerful and permanent change. I also have personal experience of the processes I advocate. There is no clinical detachment here; rather, there is the distilled practical wisdom from a life lived on the front lines, helping real people solve real problems in real time.
I am a solution and results focused practitioner. Our work together will generally focus on three areas: Narrative, Emotions, and Behaviour.
The Narrative
Many of our problems are caused by faulty ways of thinking about ourselves and the world around us. Cognitive reframing is a technique used to engineer a shift in mindset so you're able to look at a situation, person, or relationship from a different perspective.
The Emotions
Inherent in all of us are nine emotional states: apathy, grief, fear, lust, anger, pride, courageousness, acceptance, and peace. In AGFLAPCAP emotional release work we focus on the feeling itself, not on the thoughts. Thoughts are endless and self-reinforcing, and they only breed more thoughts. Thoughts are often merely rationalizations of the mind to try and explain the presence of certain feelings.
The Behaviour
Cognitive reframing and emotional release promotes behavioural modification. And behavioural modification supports emotional release and cognitive reframing. The net result is a greatly enhanced operational capacity.
Julian helped me to identify and let go of patterns of thinking and behaving that were holding me back. The sessions were uplifting and the impact has been profound.
Ben, Oxford
Julian is a force of nature. His enthusiasm and energy for helping people is awesome and infectious. His approach – combining his own abundant experience of recovery with a range of wisdom from an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary philosophies – saved my life. Our sessions were fun, therapeutic and interactive – the insight I received from Jules as we discussed how a new attitude and approach to living would produce different results was enlightening – and I’d leave the sessions feeling uplifted and hopeful.
Julian has an extensive and thorough knowledge of recovery, drawing from his own sobriety and the experiences he has gained over the years taking many men through the 12 steps. He is steadfastly reliable, warm and selfless. He truly understands the mind of an addict: our thought process, triggers and beliefs. He helped me see my failings and weaknesses while amplifying my strengths. He became and still is someone I literally trust with my life.
Finding the strength to admit to needing help is the first step. Finding the right help is the crucial next one. Julian has enabled me and many others to find the path to sobriety. It is rare to encounter such true vocation. I owe Jules my life and new found serenity.
Therapeutic Coaching
Solution-Focused Counselling
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CONTACTS
- Kingsmoor Clinic, Oxford Road, Oxfordshire, OX13 5AP
- +447902647765
- julianreidcounselling@gmail.com
- Opening hours: 07:00 - 21:00
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