Jules Ford Counselling
Helping you restore balance in mind, body, and wellbeing through holistic counselling. Based in Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki.
Jules Ford, Counsellor
Registered Counsellor. MNZCCA.
Jules works with Teenagers & Adults.
Appointments: In-office and Online.
Counselling Grounded In Neuroscience And Connection
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 IFNT training, equipping her to support you in creating deep, lasting change from the inside out.
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 loved finding Jules. She is empathetic and gentle, with a sense of humour. The fact that she mentioned a few details of her own healing journey was a massive encouragement to me and helped me to open up. I also appreciate how she explains counselling approaches and asks me whether I’d like to try a specific one. It means I always feel informed and treated like an adult. I would one hundred percent, without reserve, recommend Jules to anyone.
I would recommend Jules 100%. She has a big heart, is a great listener and provided me with some good tools to help in my “grief journey”.
I found the IFnT technique to be amazingly effective. I was able to access areas that I didn’t realise were still underlying and needed addressing. I was surprised how quickly I could flow into the process easily. I felt able to identify, acknowledge and shift deep emotions with ease. Jules helped me to feel safe and was a skillful guide through this process.
Jules has been using IFnT with me, it has been a beautiful experience. She makes me feel so calm and I open up easily. I’ve not experienced counselling like this. It is life changing. I highly recommend Jules, she always makes me feel comfortable and seen, and offers several different approaches. I love how she works in with my faith and includes this in our sessions. Jules goes the extra mile for her clients.
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.