Jules Ford Counselling
Holistic Whakatane counsellor helping you restore balance in your mind, body, and emotional wellbeing.
Jules Ford, Counsellor
Qualified Counsellor. PMNZCCA.
Jules works with Teenagers & Adults.
Appointments: In-office and Online.
A Safe Place To Heal
Hello, I'm Jules
I’m here to walk alongside you as you reconnect with your truest self.
Counselling is a partnership — a space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. My approach is trauma informed, compassionate, and centred on helping you understand yourself more deeply so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
Whether you’re navigating stress, relationship challenges, or big life changes, I offer support that meets you exactly where you are. Together, we’ll take each step at your pace, creating room for growth, healing, and meaningful change.
You don’t have to do it alone — I’m here to walk with you.
What I Do
You don’t have to carry everything on your own.
I provide a calm, supportive space where you can talk openly about what’s weighing on you. My work focuses on helping you understand your emotions, build healthier patterns, and create positive shifts in your life.
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, low mood, overwhelm, or simply feeling stuck, I’m here to help you navigate it with compassion and practical guidance. Together, we’ll work towards relief, resilience, and a stronger sense of wellbeing — one step at a time.
The Process
Small steps can lead to meaningful change
Reaching out for support is a brave first step, and from here, we move at a pace that feels right for you.
Mental Health Support
Find a safe space to explore challenges like anxiety, stress, or low mood. Working together, you’ll develop tools to manage difficult emotions and build resilience, helping you feel more balanced and in control.
Personal Growth & Development
Counselling isn’t only for when life feels heavy. Explore your goals, values, and self-awareness, and take steps toward becoming your most authentic, confident self in a supportive, client-led environment.
Life Transitions & Change
Life can shift in unexpected ways—relationships, career, parenthood, or relocation. A counsellor can help you process change, navigate uncertainty, and regain steady ground with clarity and confidence.
Services
Insight Focused Neurotherapy (IFNT)
A gentle, neuroscience-informed approach that helps you understand and shift the patterns your brain has learned from stress, trauma, or emotional overwhelm. Jules is completing her INFT training, equipping her to support you in creating deep, lasting change from the inside out.
Narrative Therapy
Narrative Therapy helps you explore and reframe the stories you tell about yourself and your life. By understanding how these stories shape your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, we can work together to create new, empowering narratives that support growth, healing, and resilience.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
This approach helps you recognise unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and replace them with healthier beliefs. It’s evidence-based, and empowering, giving you tools to manage anxiety, low mood, stress, and everyday challenges. By learning to shift negative thought cycles.
Person-Centred Therapy
A non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts and experiences. You lead the process, and I support you with empathy and guidance. Together, we create a safe environment where you can navigate life’s challenges with clarity, resilience, and self-awareness.
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Trauma-informed therapy recognises the impact of past traumatic experiences and prioritises safety, choice, and collaboration in the therapeutic process. Somatic practices are incorporated to support nervous system regulation and awareness. As a trauma-informed therapist, I respect each person’s pace, avoid re-traumatisation, and help clients build stability, resilience, and a stronger connection to themselves as they heal.
I'm Here to Help
Supporting You on Your Journey
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, navigating life transitions, or simply seeking personal growth, I provide a safe, compassionate space to explore your thoughts and emotions.
Together, we can work at a pace that feels right for you, helping you gain clarity, confidence, and emotional balance.