Julie James, BACP

Julie James helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, life changes and ADHD. She writes plainly and listens closely to understand what is most difficult right now. Julie aims to make the first step feel manageable and practical for each person who reaches out.

She uses a mix of approaches so sessions are tailored to the person rather than a single method. Julie draws on cognitive and humanistic ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, try out different behaviours and reconnect with their own values. She also uses insights from transactional analysis to look at how people relate to others.

Sessions focus on clear, achievable goals. Conversations are practical and grounded - identifying immediate ways to reduce panic or manage anxious thoughts, and building small routines that boost confidence. When grief is present, Julie offers space to talk through loss and find steady ways to move forward.

Julie describes her way of working as warm and respectful. She aims to be genuine and empathic, while helping people develop practical skills they can use between sessions. This includes tools for coping with panic attacks and strategies to address isolation or communication difficulties.

Her background includes three years of experience and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Sessions are offered in English to people based in the United Kingdom.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Julie often combines cognitive approaches with humanistic person-centred work. Cognitive approaches help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioural changes to reduce anxiety and panic. Person-centred work focuses on listening closely, building trust and helping people reconnect with what matters to them.

She also brings in ideas from transactional analysis to look at patterns in how people relate to others and to help improve communication and self-awareness. These approaches aim to be practical and readable, so clients know what to try between sessions and can measure small changes over time.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Julie will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn't worked before, and then try methods that match those needs. If something feels unhelpful, she will adjust the style so the work stays useful and manageable.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and more direct conversation, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins, journalling-style reflections or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, childcare or travel commitments.