Julie Stevens, BACP

Julie Stevens helps people cope with stress, anxiety, low mood, grief and challenges with self-esteem. She supports those facing anger, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep and eating difficulties, and career or life transitions. Julie also works with issues linked to trauma, parenting strain and a wide range of personality and adjustment difficulties. She is introduced by name here to make the connection clear and approachable.

Julie practises using a client-centred style. That means she listens first and follows what a person brings to sessions rather than imposing a set plan. Conversations focus on the person's priorities and practical ways to make small changes that feel achievable. Each session aims to be straightforward and down-to-earth, with clear steps to try between meetings.

Julie holds BACP accreditation, which is shown here as BACP. She has four years of work in counselling alongside a longer history as a mental health nurse, bringing broad experience of emotional and practical care. Her background helps her recognise when feelings come from life events, grief, or longer-term mood differences.

People often come with a mix of worries, such as ongoing stress plus trouble sleeping, or grief combined with low motivation. Julie focuses on what matters most right now and helps build coping strategies that fit everyday life. She keeps language simple and avoids jargon so discussions are easy to follow.

Sessions are adaptable to different needs and schedules. Julie aims to help people find clearer thinking, steadier mood, and small, realistic steps toward the life they want.

How Julie’s client-centred work adapts to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of each session. The counsellor listens closely and follows the concerns the client brings, helping people make sense of feelings and choose practical next steps. This approach can help with stress, grief, relationship worries and confidence issues by focusing on what the client says matters most.

Julie will work alongside each person to find the best way forward. Choosing an approach is a shared process - she will discuss goals, try methods that suit the individual and adjust as needed. That collaborative way of working means sessions are shaped by the client’s needs and preferences rather than a fixed plan.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a full conversation that mirrors face-to-face contact. Phone sessions can be chosen when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging work well for shorter updates, jotting down thoughts between appointments or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options add flexibility so therapy can fit work, family schedules and different daily routines.