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Julia Wilkinson, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
7 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyAddictionsDepressionCompassion fatigue

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Julia Wilkinson offers calm, practical support for people juggling stress, anxiety and life changes. She speaks plainly and listens carefully so clients can make sense of what feels overwhelming. Julia works to help people build small, steady habits that ease day-to-day pressure and improve coping.

With seven years of experience, she uses straightforward tools drawn from cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to tackle symptoms like low mood, worry and addictive patterns.

Background and approach

She also draws on attachment-based and client-centred ways of working to focus on relationships, intimacy and self-worth. Clients may bring issues such as grief, trauma, compassion fatigue or difficulties with sleep and eating. Julia is also experienced supporting people facing ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, chronic health concerns and caregiver stress.

She pays attention to how past experiences like abandonment or foster care can shape present reactions. Sessions are practical and conversational. Julia helps people notice patterns, try experiments between sessions, and set realistic goals.

She emphasises small steps that fit into real life rather than big, sudden changes. People who prefer a collaborative, respectful approach tend to do well with her. She holds a BACP credential and works with clients across the United Kingdom and internationally in English.

The focus is on steady progress and on equipping people with tools they can use after therapy ends.

Therapeutic approaches you can try online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and for making lasting life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and offers practical experiments to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with worry, sleep problems and addictive behaviours.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about what matters most and test different techniques together. Decisions about whether to focus on acceptance strategies, behavioural experiments or attachment-related themes are made collaboratively and may change as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different routines and needs. Video lets people use visual cues and run guided exercises, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel while keeping the focus on practical tools and steady progress.
What concerns can be addressed in therapy?
Julia helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression and compassion fatigue, along with relationship and intimacy-related issues. She also supports people dealing with grief, trauma, sleep and eating problems, and mood conditions such as bipolar and ADHD-related challenges.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, drawing on cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, attachment-based work and client-centred methods. Sessions focus on noticing patterns, developing coping skills and setting achievable goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with a range of common mental health and life concerns.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP, which is listed as her credential.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and the subscription model used by the service; the subscription can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
7 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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