Meet the team at ACT Alcohol

Julie Ward-Hampson

Managing Director

Julie is the founder and Managing Director of ACT Alcohol Ltd which provides therapeutic specialist support to anyone needing professional assistance and guidance with resolving alcohol problems. She specialises in alcohol addiction and relationship therapy. She is the author of ‘The ACT Programme’ which identifies destructive cycles of thoughts and behaviour, promoting control and empowerment in the life of the individual. This approach is proven to be successful particularly with control issues and addictions.

Julie’s qualifications include a Certificate in Counselling Theory, a Certificate in Counselling Studies, an Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, Certificate in the Treatment of Addictions and Certificate in Sex & Relationship Therapy. She is also a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists and Coaching Practitioner (BACP).

Louise O’Malley

Senior Alcohol Counsellor

Louise is a trained Person-Centred Counsellor. Without being too technical, that means that the approach to counselling is a non-directive one which is led by you. You can talk to Louise in confidence without being judged and she can facilitate those changes within yourself in a safe, supportive environment. Louise volunteered with Victim Support for three years before joining ACT Alcohol in 2016 as the first member of the ACT team.

She has experience in many issues including, Depression, Anxiety, Confidence, Abuse – Domestic, emotional, physical and sexual, Anger issues and Bullying

Joanne Tiller

Alcohol Counsellor MBACP

Jo is a qualified Counsellor who works with adults, children and young people. Her aim is to provide a warm, safe and non-judgemental space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace.

With a non-directive, person-centred approach, Jo works to understand individuals from their unique perspective, ensuring sessions are led by her client.

Having trained within a primary school (Place2Be) and working with children and adolescents in schools for a local charity (Let’s Talk Well, previously TIC+), Jo understands that finding ways to express emotions can sometimes be difficult. She often uses creative methods to help clients feel more at ease and to find comfortable ways of expressing themselves. This can be especially helpful for children and adolescents, or individuals who may feel apprehensive about starting their counselling journey. Jo is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and holds an Enhanced DBS certificate.

Jo regularly engages in continuing professional development (CPD) to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. Recent trainings include Level 2 Safeguarding training, Externalising Emotions and Understanding ADHD. She also has experience of working with many presenting issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, alcohol dependency, bereavement and loss, bullying, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, ADHD, Autism and Emotionally Based School Avoidance.