Julia Yates, BACP

Julia Yates is a counsellor with 12 years of clinical experience based in the United Kingdom. They focus on common but painful problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship difficulties. Julia aims to make the first step feel easier by offering a calm, respectful space for people to begin talking about what matters most to them.

Julia keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations explore current pressures, recurring thought patterns, and small changes that can ease day-to-day distress. They pay particular attention to issues that affect LGBT people, including gender dysphoria and sexuality, and to concerns about body image and social anxiety.

Work often covers interpersonal strain and blended family challenges, helping people talk through boundaries and expectations. Panic attacks and panic disorder are addressed with step-by-step techniques to reduce intensity and frequency. Julia also supports those dealing with prejudice and discrimination and multicultural concerns.

With a BACP credential, Julia follows recognised professional standards in counselling practice. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. Typical formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs.

Julia’s style is collaborative and non-judgemental. They help people set clear, manageable goals and adjust the pace to match each person’s comfort level. Clients are guided to build self-compassion and practical skills that they can use between sessions.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Julia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and clear goals. One common approach is brief skills work that teaches breathing and grounding methods to reduce panic and anxiety symptoms. These techniques are practical to learn and can be used between sessions to manage sudden symptoms.

Another strand of the work emphasises conversational therapy to process grief, relationship strain and identity concerns. This involves guided discussion about feelings and experiences, helping people make sense of what has happened and choose manageable next steps. Such conversations are useful for issues like grief, relationship communication and navigating LGBT-related challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and adapt methods accordingly. Together you can try different techniques and decide which ones feel most helpful over time.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow more visual connection while phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins or for people who prefer written communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, study and daily life.