- Attachment work
- CBT techniques
- Trauma focus
About Julie
Julie Gregory-Bateman is a BACP-registered counsellor with four years' experience. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Julie also lists several related concerns she supports people around, including attachment issues and communication problems.
Julie uses a mix of approaches that include attachment-based work, client-centred ways of listening, cognitive behavioural ideas and trauma-focused methods. She invites people to talk at their own pace and to focus on what feels most useful right now. Some prefer to keep conversations on current problems. Others look back to earlier experiences to understand how past events affect current feelings.
Her background includes a Master of Science (DIST) in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, a Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy Skills and an Advanced Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She is also accredited in dementia-related care and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Before qualifying as a counsellor Julie worked in business roles across finance, logistics, procurement and hospitality. That experience informs a practical approach to everyday problems like money worries, work stress and decisions about career or housing. She is also experienced in working with issues linked to serious illness and end-of-life concerns.
Outside work she is involved in local community projects and spends time outdoors with her dog. To start, clients are invited to use the service's matching process and schedule an initial session if they wish to discuss whether she might help.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work aims to look at how early relationships shape current ways of relating. Online conversations can help identify patterns of expectation, closeness and distance and try different ways of relating in present-day situations. Client-centred counselling focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. In online sessions this often means the counsellor follows the client's lead and helps clarify feelings and priorities. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) works with thoughts, behaviours and small experiments to change unhelpful patterns. It commonly uses practical tasks and simple exercises that can be set between sessions.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and then suggest what to try first. That plan can change as sessions progress, and methods can be combined depending on what the client finds most helpful.
The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting appointments around study, work and travel, and reducing time spent on commuting. Some clients prefer shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, while others use longer sessions for deeper exploration. Because the exact session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current online options before booking so you know what will fit your routine and technology. Registered or accredited professionals can often make online sessions work around everyday life without changing the core therapeutic approach.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes, plus related concerns such as attachment issues and communication problems.
What is her therapy style like?
She blends attachment-based, client-centred, cognitive behavioural and trauma-focused approaches and adapts them to what the client prefers to focus on.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience practising as a counsellor and psychotherapist.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds a Master of Science (DIST) in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, related diplomas, and is registered with the BACP in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I'm not in the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the service.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.