Julia Ellingham, BACP

Julia Ellingham uses human-centred and evidence-based approaches to help people navigate difficult times. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centred practice to guide practical, short-term change alongside deeper personal exploration. Julia holds BACP accreditation and brings six years of counselling experience in the UK.

She practises in a straightforward way. Sessions focus on what is causing distress now and on simple, practical steps that can make day-to-day life easier. Julia listens without judgement and helps people identify values and small goals that feel achievable.

Her background includes a previous career in advertising before retraining in therapeutic counselling. That change shapes a down-to-earth style and an emphasis on realistic solutions for a busy life. She has supported people with anxiety, depression and grief, and with problems connected to identity and culture.

Julia also has experience addressing relationship and family strains, parenting stress, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger and self-esteem concerns. She uses cognitive techniques and acceptance-based work to reduce distress and build coping skills.

During the first appointment she helps the person clarify what they want from therapy and what practical steps might help. Sessions are tailored to the individual and can include short-term strategies, values-led planning and skills practice over time.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose values-based actions instead. It is useful when someone wants to reduce struggle with anxiety, low mood or life changes by focusing on what matters most.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression and sleep or eating problems where clear strategies can make a difference.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try different ways of working to see what fits. Decisions about whether to focus on acceptance, skills practice or a client-centred exploration are made collaboratively.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and screen sharing for worksheets, phone sessions can be an easier fit when bandwidth is low, chat and messaging are useful for short check-ins or when typing helps someone express themselves. These options make therapy more flexible for busy schedules and different day-to-day demands.