Julie-Ann Huggins, BACP - Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Julie-Ann

Julie-Ann Huggins is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years' experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, career questions and other common early-adult pressures. Her profile also lists support for addictions, LGBT issues, grief and sleep or eating concerns.

Julie-Ann uses a mix of counselling and coaching ideas to help people find practical ways forward. Sessions focus on talking through current problems, identifying patterns, and trying small steps that can change daily life. She describes her work as interactive and solution-minded.

Her background includes a range of areas beyond those listed first. That includes issues around attachment, adoption and foster care, caregiving stress, chronic illness and body image. She also notes experience with ADHD, bipolar and personality-related difficulties among other concerns.

In practice Julie-Ann draws on several approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based methods, Client-Centred work, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. These are used to support clearer thinking, emotional regulation and stronger relationships.

People who choose her often want straightforward support with everyday pressures - leaving home, first jobs, study, relationships and coping with change. The initial steps are a short matching questionnaire and then arranging the first session through the site.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to change patterns that cause distress. It often helps with low mood, anxiety and sleep or eating problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relational patterns from childhood that affect current relationships and sense of security. It can help with trust, intimacy and communication issues. Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, personal style and what feels most useful. That conversation is collaborative and may lead to blending methods as needs evolve. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into study or work schedules, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some approaches lend themselves to exercises or worksheets that suit remote work, while relational or attachment-focused conversations can be carried out effectively by video when both people prefer to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals aim to help clients find practical ways to use therapy in everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteemCareer difficulties

Also works with

Addictions LGBTFamily conflictsGrief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexuality Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, career concerns and related areas listed in her profile.

What is her therapy style like?

Her approach is interactive and solution-focused, combining counselling and coaching to talk through problems and try practical steps.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years' experience working as a counsellor and coach in the United Kingdom.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can she work with people who live outside the UK?

Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.

What session formats are offered?

Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, then scheduling a first session.

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