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Julie Leeper, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 6 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Addictions GriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesCoping with life changes

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Julie Leeper is a BACP counsellor with six years' practical experience. She helps people who are facing addictions, grief, sleep problems, parenting strains and major life changes. Her approach is straightforward and down to earth.

She aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable for anyone who is nervous about starting. Julie creates a calm space where people can talk about painful thoughts and feelings without judgement. Sessions focus on what matters most to each person and on small, achievable steps.

Background and approach

She listens closely and helps people find clearer ways to cope when life feels overwhelming. Her work also covers related worries such as abandonment, attachment issues and problems with communication. She supports people dealing with chronic pain, long-term illness, body image concerns and guilt or shame.

Practical strategies are offered alongside space to process grief and stressful life events. Julie has experience supporting those impacted by drug and alcohol addiction, domestic violence, separation and the challenges of blended family situations. She pays attention to impulsivity and control issues that can make problems feel harder to manage.

Sessions are offered in English and Julie accepts clients in the United Kingdom and internationally. She uses a conversational, compassionate style and adapts her pace to each person. If someone is ready to try talking things through, she helps them take the next practical steps.

Approaches and online sessions that fit everyday life

Julie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One approach centres on identifying unhelpful patterns and replacing them with healthier routines and coping skills; this helps with issues like addiction, sleep problems and impulsivity. Another approach emphasises talking through losses and painful feelings so grief and shame become easier to live with and less overwhelming.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client discuss what matters most, try methods that suit the person's goals, and adjust the plan as progress is made. This means the therapeutic path is shaped by the client’s needs and preferences, not a fixed recipe.

Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to make access easier. Video calls work well for a fuller conversation, while phone sessions can fit into a short break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging suit quick check-ins, brief reflections between sessions or for people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and to fit therapy into busy lives.

What concerns does Julie help with?

She helps people with addictions, grief, sleeping difficulties, parenting stresses and coping with life changes. Her practice also addresses related areas such as attachment, communication and body image concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Julie offers a calm, conversational style and focuses on practical steps. Sessions give space to talk and to find workable coping strategies.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with the BACP, which is noted as her credential, and she practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Therapy can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does costing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Addictions
Grief
Sleeping disorders

Experience: 6 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Julie Leeper, BACP

Background and approach

Approaches and online sessions that fit everyday life

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with addictions