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Julie Lea, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 10 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteem

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Julie Lea is a counsellor who focuses on listening to what you want and need. She aims to create a calm space where people can talk through stress, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem and other hard issues. Julie works in English and is based in the United Kingdom.

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, recorded as BACP. Julie uses a person-centred approach, which means sessions are guided by your feelings and priorities.

Background and approach

She concentrates on building a trusting relationship so practical steps follow naturally from what matters to you. Topics she commonly addresses include relationships, grief, addiction, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, and career and life changes. Her background includes ten years of experience working in residential settings, schools and charities.

That time has involved supporting people through trauma, abuse, self-harm and complex emotional struggles. She also works with issues around adoption and foster care, attachment, autism and Asperger syndrome, and fertility concerns. In sessions Julie helps people develop coping strategies, build confidence and strengthen day-to-day routines.

She keeps the work straightforward and honest, helping clients name what feels hard and decide on manageable next steps. The aim is steady progress rather than sudden fixes. To begin, clients choose a session format that fits their life and schedule.

Julie uses conversational, empathetic listening as the foundation of her work and adapts pace and focus to each person’s needs.

How Julie’s client-centred approach works online

Julie follows a client-centred model that keeps your perspectives and feelings at the heart of each session. This approach focuses on empathetic listening and helping you find your own solutions, which can be useful for anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and life transitions.

She also uses practical conversation to help build coping strategies and routines. That work is well suited to addressing stress, relationship concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, and managing the impacts of trauma or abuse.

Choosing the best approach is part of the process. Julie will work with you to identify goals, try ways of working that suit your needs, and adjust pace as you progress. The aim is a collaborative plan that fits your life and preferences.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, which gives flexibility to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments. Video calls are good when face-to-face interaction helps, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can suit brief check-ins, and messaging lets you write through thoughts between meetings. Many people find the range of formats makes it easier to keep therapy consistent over time.

What types of concerns does she help with?

Julie supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, addictions and depression, among other concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses a client-centred approach that follows your wishes and feelings and focuses on building a helpful relationship.

What is her professional background?

Julie has ten years of experience working in residential settings, schools and charity environments supporting people through complex issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

Julie offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 10 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Julie Lea, BACP

Background and approach

How Julie’s client-centred approach works online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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