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Julie Lea

Julie Lea, BACP

United Kingdom

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Counsellor - young adult issues and life transitions

  • Client-Centred Therapy
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

About Julie

Julie Lea is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling Practitioners (BACP) and has 10 years of experience. She works in the United Kingdom and supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem and addictions. She also addresses relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and career pressures.

Julie practises a client-centred approach, which means conversations are guided by the client's priorities and feelings. Sessions focus on listening, reflecting and helping people name what matters to them. Her style is direct and open, with an emphasis on building practical ways to manage day-to-day pressure.

Her background includes work in residential settings, schools and within a charity. That mix of environments has given experience with trauma, self-harm and eating disorder concerns, along with work around self-esteem and confidence. She also lists additional focus areas such as adoption and foster care, attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, and caregiver stress.

Julie is familiar with common early-adulthood challenges like career uncertainty, isolation and questions about life purpose. She uses listening and dialogue to help people make sense of what they are facing and to identify small steps forward. Sessions are guided by what each person wants to address.

Sessions are governed by UK law and BACP membership. Julie asks people to choose an online therapy option, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to begin the process.

How Julie uses client-centred work online

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and supporting people to lead the conversation. The counsellor reflects what is said, helps clarify feelings and follows the client’s priorities. This approach is useful for issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship questions and coping with life changes.

That same client-led style can help when dealing with trauma and difficult emotions. Rather than directing the agenda, the counsellor helps people notice patterns and decide what to try next. It suits people who want a collaborative process where goals and pace are negotiated together.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The counsellor will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and agree on how to proceed. This includes discussing how sessions will fit into everyday life and what practical steps might help between meetings.

The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around study or work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when days are busy. Registered or accredited professionals will help choose what format best suits your routine and needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems can she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating and sleeping issues, parenting and career pressures.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses a client-centred approach, which means sessions follow the client's wishes and feelings and focus on listening and reflection.

How much experience does she have?

She has 10 years of experience, including work in residential settings, schools and charity roles.

What are her credentials and where does she practise?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling Practitioners (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom under UK law.

Which languages does she offer sessions in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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.

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