Julie Lea, BACP
Julie Lea offers straightforward, compassionate counselling for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or life changes.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Trauma and Abuse
- Anger management
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About Julie
Julie Lea offers straightforward, compassionate counselling for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or life changes. She introduces a calm, non-judgemental presence and listens closely to what each person wants from therapy. Julie aims to help people build practical coping strategies and strengthen their sense of self.
She works in English and is based in the United Kingdom. Julie practises client-centred therapy, so sessions follow the client’s priorities and pace.
Background and approach
She focuses on building a trusting relationship and uses that connection to help people talk through trauma, low self-esteem, addictions and relationship concerns. Practical goals might include better sleep, fewer panic moments, clearer boundaries, or improved communication skills. With ten years of experience, Julie has worked in residential settings, schools and charities.
That background has offered exposure to a wide range of issues including eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, ADHD and fertility-related stress. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP. Sessions can cover feelings of emptiness, anger, isolation or guilt and shame.
Julie also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care concerns, attachment and autism-related issues, and the specific pressures some men face. Her style is honest and empathetic, focused on helping people find clearer direction. Julie invites clients to set the agenda and explore practical steps between meetings.
She encourages small, manageable changes and works alongside people as they test new ways of coping and relating.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 381064 | April 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Julie works with
Everything Julie lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Julie lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Because the focus is on what the client wants, the therapist and client choose methods together. Julie will work collaboratively to find the right pace and tasks between sessions. That might mean gentle exploration of past trauma, practical coping plans for anxiety, or short coaching-style check-ins depending on goals.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier if bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer to write or need a method that fits into a busy day. These options make it simpler to fit counselling around work, family and travel commitments, while letting the therapist and client focus on the goals they set together.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Julie commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and coping with life changes, as well as trauma, grief, addictions and self-esteem difficulties.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Julie uses client-centred therapy, which means sessions follow the client’s priorities and feelings while the counsellor offers empathy and support.
What is Julie's background and experience?
She has ten years of experience working in residential settings, schools and charities, supporting people with a wide range of issues.
What credentials and location are listed for Julie?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and Julie is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available online?
Julie offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with Julie?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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