Therapy with Julia: face-to-face counselling in Islington and Hackney

support in times of change, loss, and uncertainty

Whatever you are facing, I can support you to make sense of your experiences and create meaningful change in how you relate to yourself and others.I work with people navigating anxiety and overwhelm, grief and loss, and the emotional complexities of parenthood, birth, and fertility.

How therapy with me can help

At some point in our lives we will all face challenges. I have experience supporting clients with anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss, relationships and life transitions. I pay particular attention to the relationship between us as it develops and to your experience of therapy with me. Research shows that the most important factor in the success of therapy is the relationship between client and therapist and I bear this in mind in all my work.People come to therapy for many reasons. I offer a reflective, supportive space for clients to explore what's happening in their lives an what might be getting in the way of change. These are some of the experiences I most commonly work with. If what you're going through isn't listed there it doesn't mean I can't help - get in touch and we can have a free consultation call.

About

I offer both long and short-term therapy in person from my comfortable and welcoming therapy room based in Islington, a short walk from Angel, Kings Cross and Old Street stations. I am also able to meet you online if you prefer to have sessions from the privacy of your own home.I hold an Advanced Professional Diploma in Integrative Counselling. This means I am able to draw upon a variety of ideas and techniques, and adapt them to you as we get to know each other and work together. We will go at your pace. My role is to guide and support you on your journey.I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) which means I adhere to their strict standards of ethics and confidentiality. I also undertake regular supervision of my counselling practice with a more experienced colleague. I engage in regular additional training to develop my practice and ensure I can effectively support you through a wide range of experiences.

How I work

We will agree on a regular time to meet each week. Typically, I will suggest we begin by meeting for either 6 or 12 sessions and reviewing at that point to see where you are and whether continuing with longer-term therapy feels right for you.My approach is always client-led. It's important that you feel heard, understood and supported. We will go at a pace that feels manageable. Together we can look what might be getting in the way of what you want from life. As our work progresses, you may want to explore how past experiences are affecting you now or keep the focus more on the present day. Either way, clients find that therapy can bring about real, positive change by helping them gain clarity and develop a more compassionate understanding of themselves and their experiences.

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Contact

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a free 15 minute consultation phone call then please leave your details below and I will get back to you within 24 hours.A call is a great way for me to understand a bit more about what you are looking for from therapy and for you to ask me any questions you may have. Together we can have a think about whether I feel like the right therapist to support you.

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Anxiety therapy in North London

It’s very normal to experience feelings of anxiety at some point in our lives. You might feel constantly on edge, stuck in your thoughts, or worn down by a critical inner voice.For many people, anxiety and overwhelm show up in ordinary ways — difficulty switching off, second-guessing yourself, feeling responsible for everyone else, or carrying a quiet sense of not quite measuring up.I offer face-to-face anxiety therapy in North London, working with clients from my practice in Islington. In therapy, we would take time to look at what’s going on for you, at a pace that feels manageable. Rather than trying to get rid of anxiety, we’d explore how it operates in your life and what it may be connected to — including past experiences, patterns in relationships, and how you relate to yourself.Over time, this work can support you to feel more grounded, more able to trust yourself, and less driven by self-criticism or fear.If you’re considering therapy and would like support with anxiety, you’re welcome to get in touch for a free consultation to explore whether working together might feel right for you.

Therapy for grief, loss, and bereavement

Grief can follow many kinds of loss — a death, the end of a relationship, a change in identity, or something important that didn’t happen in the way you hoped.Therapy offers a place to talk about loss without pressure to move on or make sense of it too quickly. We can spend time with what’s been lost, what it meant to you, and how it continues to shape your life now.Through counselling, you may find space to acknowledge what’s changed, and support in finding ways to live alongside loss, rather than feeling pushed to get over it.If you’re considering therapy or counselling and would like to explore whether working together feels right, you’re welcome to get in touch for a free consultation.

Therapy for parenthood, birth and fertility

Experiences around fertility, pregnancy, birth, and parenthood can be emotionally complex, and not always in ways people expect. You might be carrying feelings that feel hard to talk about — such as grief, anger, ambivalence, guilt, or disconnection — even when things appear “fine” from the outside.I offer face-to-face therapy in Hackney and Islington, as well as online, providing space to speak honestly about what you’ve been through and how it has affected you, without judgement or assumptions. We can explore the emotional impact of these experiences together, and what kind of support feels most helpful for you now.I work in a way that is thoughtful, grounded, and responsive to you, rather than following a set approach or timeline. I am an accredited practitioner with the Foundation for Infant Loss and hold their Infertility and Rainbow Baby Specialist certificates.If you’re considering therapy or counselling and want to explore whether working together feels right, you’re welcome to get in touch for a free consultation.

Privacy PolicyAbout This Policy
This privacy policy explains how I, Julia Mason, collect, use, and protect your personal information when you contact me, visit my website, or engage in therapy services.
I am committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Data Controller
For data protection purposes, I am the data controller.
Name: Julia Mason
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07356 037455
Information I Collect
I may collect the following personal data:
- Personal details: name, contact details, date of birth
- Health information: information relevant to your physical or mental health (special category data)
- Therapy records: brief session notes
- Payment information: invoices or transaction records
- Communications: emails, messages, or contact form enquiries
- Website data: limited technical data such as IP address for security and basic analytics
Lawful Basis for Processing
I process personal data under the following lawful bases:
To provide therapy services (performance of a contract)
For the provision of healthcare (Article 9(2)(h))
To meet legal, professional, and insurance obligations
For legitimate administrative purposes
Therapy records are not processed on the basis of consent, but in line with legal and professional requirements.
How Your Information Is Used
Your information is used to:
- Provide therapy and counselling services
- Communicate about appointments and services
- Maintain accurate clinical and administrative records
- Process payments
- Meet legal and ethical obligations
Your data is never used for marketing without your explicit consent.
Confidentiality
All information shared in therapy is confidential, except where disclosure is required by law, safeguarding concerns arise, or there is a serious risk of harm to you or others.
I undertake clinical supervision to ensure safe practice; identifying details are anonymised wherever possible.
Data Security
I take appropriate steps to protect your information, including secure storage, encryption where possible, and password-protected systems.
Data Retention
Therapy records and personal data are retained for 6 years after the end of therapy, in line with professional and insurance requirements, after which they are securely destroyed.
Sharing Your Data
Your data will only be shared where legally required or necessary for professional supervision or essential administrative functions. Client records are never sold or transferred as business assets.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion (subject to legal obligations)
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
You can exercise these rights by contacting me directly.
Complaints
If you have concerns about how your data is handled, you may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). I would welcome the opportunity to address concerns first.
Updates
This policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be available on my website.