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Julia Neal

Belfast,United Kingdom

Summary

I have over 25 years experience of working in the field of substance use treatment. As part of my current role within a residential treatment centre, I facilitate group therapy sessions and provide both individual and family therapy. I am also involved in supervising staff and programme development. I am a qualified systemic psychotherapist and passionate about applying systemic theory and ideas to work in an innovative way with those struggling with substance use difficulties.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior Practitioner

Carlisle House Substance Use Treatment Centre
Belfast
09.2009 - Current

Deliver residential treatment programme based on systemic model for individuals recovering from alcohol and drug difficulties. Provide systemic psychotherapy to individuals and families. Maintain effective relationships with other multidisciplinary team members as well as external statutory and voluntary services.

Deputy Manager

The Bridge Addiction Project
Birmingham , West Midlands
09.2000 - 05.2009

Youth and community worker

Cornerstone Charity
Birmingham , West Midlands
09.1999 - 09.2000

Support Worker

Simon Community NI
Belfast, Down
09.1997 - 06.1998

Education

Master of Science - Systemic Psychotherapy

Queens University Belfast
Belfast
10.2018 - 05.2020

Diploma of Higher Education - Youth & Community Studies

Westhill College
Birmingham
09.1998 - 06.1999

Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Social Psychology

University of Ulster
Coleraine
09.1992 - 06.1995

Skills

  • Professional registration with UKCP (reg no 2011175874)

Timeline

Master of Science - Systemic Psychotherapy

Queens University Belfast
10.2018 - 05.2020

Senior Practitioner

Carlisle House Substance Use Treatment Centre
09.2009 - Current

Deputy Manager

The Bridge Addiction Project
09.2000 - 05.2009

Youth and community worker

Cornerstone Charity
09.1999 - 09.2000

Diploma of Higher Education - Youth & Community Studies

Westhill College
09.1998 - 06.1999

Support Worker

Simon Community NI
09.1997 - 06.1998

Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Social Psychology

University of Ulster
09.1992 - 06.1995
Julia Neal