- Person-centred focus
- Practical strategies
- BACP member
About Julia
Julia Ellingham is a counsellor who uses person-centred practice alongside cognitive and behavioural tools to help people manage stress and sleep problems. She holds a Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Julia writes in plain terms and focuses on making therapy understandable and practical for everyday life.
She moved from a twelve-year advertising career into counselling because she wanted more meaningful work. That experience shapes how she listens: with attention to the pressures of busy lives and the impact those pressures can have on wellbeing. Sessions are aimed at helping people talk through what feels overwhelming and find clearer ways to cope.
Julia uses a person-centred approach that treats each person as the expert in their own life. She combines this with techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help with unhelpful thinking and to build practical coping skills. Dialectical behaviour therapy skills may be drawn on where helpful.
Her practice has included supporting people with anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, issues around identity and culture, grief, trauma, eating concerns, anger and low self-esteem. She also lists sleep and rest as an area of focus and works with clients to address routines and worries that affect rest.
In the first meeting she discusses what someone hopes to get from therapy and how sessions might work. That conversation helps people decide whether to continue together and what steps would be most useful.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Julia blends person-centred practice with cognitive behavioural ideas and acceptance-focused methods. Client-centred work means sessions start from the client's experience and priorities, allowing time to talk and be heard. Cognitive behavioural therapy offers clear techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and commit to actions that match their values.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to test what fits best for each person, adapting methods to their goals and preferences rather than imposing a single method. That shared planning includes deciding which tools to use and how to pace the work.
If you are considering online therapy, please check the current session options before booking as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when that suits a day at work. They also let the therapist use worksheets and breathing exercises during a session to support sleep, stress and emotional regulation in practical ways.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Julia help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, trauma, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, career changes and sleep problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred, starting from what matters to the client and using practical CBT and ACT tools to address thinking patterns and build coping skills.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has six years of experience and previously worked for twelve years in advertising before training in therapeutic counselling.
What professional credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds a Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.