- 30 years experience
- Sleep and rest
- BACP accredited
About Julian
Julian Hart is a counsellor with BACP accreditation and 30 years of practice. He offers calm, straightforward care for people coping with stress, anxiety, depression and sleep difficulties. He focuses on practical steps that make day-to-day life easier and more manageable.
He uses approaches from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred work to help people understand what matters to them. Sessions often involve noticing unhelpful patterns, trying small changes and practising new ways of responding to thoughts and feelings. He explains techniques in plain language and offers simple tools to use between sessions.
Hart has a long history of helping with relationship strain, family concerns and grief. He also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, anger, compassion fatigue and problems tied to chronic illness or pain. Sleep and rest are a clear focus, so he will address habits and thoughts that get in the way of better sleep.
His background began with training in integrative therapeutic counselling, which gives him a broad set of ways to work with different issues. He has additional training in CBT that he applies to anxiety disorders, mood problems and obsessive difficulties. The mix of approaches lets him adapt to each person's needs rather than sticking to one method.
People can expect a respectful, non-judgemental way of working and practical suggestions they can try at home. The aim is to reduce distress, increase a sense of control and help people build routines that support longer term wellbeing.
How Julian uses different therapies online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying what matters most to them. It helps with anxiety, low mood and issues that get in the way of restful routines. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing small behavioural changes. It is commonly used for panic, phobias, OCD tendencies and sleep disruption. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of the work, offering a listening, empathetic space to make sense of things and find personal resources.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels helpful, then agree on ways of working. That collaborative process means approaches can be adjusted as therapy progresses to better suit each person’s needs.
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins and make it simpler to attend from a quieter place. Registered or accredited professionals can use a range of techniques remotely, such as guided exercises, thought records and sleep-focused planning, to support better day-to-day routines without promising specific outcomes.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems and low self-esteem. He also addresses grief, trauma and a wide range of related issues such as chronic pain and relationship strain.
What style of therapy does he use?
His work blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred methods. Sessions mix practical exercises, reflection and goal-focused tasks tailored to each person.
How long has he been practising?
He has 30 years of experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist. That experience covers many common mental health and life-problem presentations.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.