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Julian Hart, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 30 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression

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Julian Hart uses straightforward talking therapy to help people handle stress, anxiety and low mood. He combines practical techniques with a respectful, person-focused approach. He aims to help people feel lighter and more able to manage life’s demands.

Julian has three decades of experience and holds BACP accreditation. Over 30 years he has worked with people facing grief, relationship strain, family difficulties and trauma. He also supports those dealing with sleep problems, anger, compassion fatigue and career worries.

Background and approach

Julian pays attention to issues such as abandonment, chronic illness and disability, guilt and shame, and struggles with life purpose or emptiness. Julian draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred ideas to tailor sessions. He offers clear strategies for anxiety, panic, phobias and obsessive thinking, alongside reflective work about values and meaning.

His style balances direct techniques with careful listening so people can build tools that last. Sessions include talking through current problems, learning coping steps, and practicing new responses. Julian aims to resolve problems as swiftly as is helpful while also strengthening resilience for the future.

He explains approaches plainly and works at a pace each person finds manageable. Therapy can cover past traumatic events including sexual assault and abuse, as well as ongoing mood disorders and post-traumatic stress. Julian works in English from the United Kingdom and focuses on helping individuals find clearer, steadier ways to cope and move forward.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on identifying personal values and taking small steps towards a life that feels meaningful, which suits issues like low mood, emptiness and grief. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. It often involves short exercises and clear tools for anxiety, panic, phobias, obsessive thinking and depression. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped before, then try methods that match those needs. This is a collaborative process that can adapt as the work progresses. Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let people see body language and have a full conversation. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit those who prefer writing or need more flexible, asynchronous contact. These options aim to increase accessibility and make regular work on issues more manageable.

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and grief, as well as relationship and family difficulties. Additional focus areas include trauma, sleep problems, anger, career concerns and compassion fatigue.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

The approach mixes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred ideas. Sessions combine practical strategies with listening and exploration of values.

How much experience does this counsellor have?

Julian has 30 years of experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist in the United Kingdom. That background covers a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and practices from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered online?

Julian provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as ways to work together. These options let people choose what fits their routine and comfort.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Pricing details will be shown during the sign-up process.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. The platform will guide you through each step.

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Experience: 30 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Julian Hart, BACP

Background and approach

Approaches that guide online sessions

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What this therapist works with

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