Julie Shore, BACP, NCPS

Julie Shore specialises in helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or low self-esteem. She works with those coping with trauma, addiction issues, life changes and relationship difficulties. Julie keeps language simple and practical in sessions so people can make small changes that feel manageable.

Her style is warm, non-judgemental and empathetic. She says therapy should be shaped around the person in the room rather than a fixed method. Sessions are collaborative and focused on what the client wants to achieve next.

Julie trained through a Certificate in Counselling and a Professional Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP - and also holds NCPS. She has four years of professional experience working in community and charity settings.

Her background includes volunteering for a local mental health charity and roles at a cancer hospice and other charities, where she supported people through bereavement and crisis. That lived experience informs how she listens and responds to distress.

Julie draws on a mix of approaches to suit each person. These include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-based ideas, client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques and existential perspectives. She aims to help people find practical coping skills and clearer choices for the life they want.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Julie commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while taking action towards what matters. ACT can help with anxiety, low mood and coping with life transitions.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - CBT - which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical strategies to challenge unhelpful thinking. CBT is often useful for stress, anxiety and depressive symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Julie will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and situation. She adapts techniques over time so the plan remains relevant and useful.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can fit into a busy day, live chat and messaging allow shorter check-ins or ongoing written support. These options help people fit therapy around work, care duties or other commitments.