About Julio Cervantes - BACP Accredited Psychotherapist
Over 25 Years of Counselling & Psychotherapy Experience
Experienced Psychotherapist in East London – Online & In-Person Therapy I am a fully qualified and insured psychotherapist, offering private therapy services in East London. With over 20 years of global experience, I specialise in providing personalised mental health support to individuals, couples, and families. I offer remote therapy sessions via Zoom, catering to diverse populations and individual needs.
Professional Experience
Private Practice & Mental Health Support In my private practice, I work with clients from all walks of life, helping them navigate personal challenges and achieve their goals. My expertise includes:
Anxiety, depression, and stress management
Relationship diversity including Ethical Non-Monogamy, Polyamory, and Open Relationships
LGBTQ+ issues including identity, asexual, coming out, same-sex relationships
Personal development and life transitions
I also conduct workshops and guest lectures on various mental health topics for counselling trainees and community organisations. To ensure I provide the highest level of care, I actively engage in professional development, including advanced training at Tavistock Relationships. Recent specialised courses I have completed include:
Dialectic Behavioural Therapy
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Attachment Theory and Psychotherapy
Telehealth for Mental Health Professionals
Separation Anxiety Treatment
University Mental Health Mentoring As a mental health mentor, I support university students at LSE, UCL, and other higher education institutions through UMO (University Mentoring Organisation). I help students manage stress, academic pressures, and emotional well-being to enhance their success and resilience.
Corporate Mental Health & Workplace Well-being I collaborate with InsideOut, providing online therapy services to professionals across the UK. My focus is on improving mental health in the workplace, offering tailored support for employees to thrive personally and professionally.
Community Engagement & Volunteering Giving back to the community is an essential part of my work. I contribute by:
Facilitating adult support groups at BowHaven.
Conducting mental health assessments at the Centre for Better Health.
Supporting LGBTQ+ communities through group facilitation, helping individuals stay connected during challenging times.
Global Experience in Mental Health Counselling Before settling in the UK, I worked extensively with diverse populations worldwide:
Military & Family Counseling (2015-2019)As a Military Family Life Counsellor, I provided short-term, solution-focused counseling for US military families stationed globally, including in Japan, South Korea, Germany, Belgium, and the UK. My role included:
Individual, couples, and family therapy
Psychoeducational workshops on family separation, grief, resilience, and communication
Supporting military families with adjustment issues, deployment stress, and lifestyle transitions
University & College Counseling (2015)While working with Dallas County Community Colleges, I counselled students, including:
Young adults, international students, and military veterans
One-on-one and group counselling for emotional well-being and academic success
Strategies for managing stress, life transitions, and personal development
School & Family Therapy (2007-2015)At Dallas Independent School District, I started as a bilingual teacher before transitioning into mental health services. I worked in Youth and Family Centers, providing:
Family therapy and parenting support
Child-focused therapy for emotional and behavioural development
Workshops on family dynamics and effective parenting