Julie Donnelly, BACP

Julie Donnelly is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship worries, depression and big life changes. She also focuses on issues such as autism and Asperger syndrome, communication difficulties, family of origin matters, guilt and shame, questions of life purpose, midlife concerns and learning to practise more self-love. Julie writes and speaks in a warm, approachable way that makes beginning therapy feel manageable.

Her practice is collaborative and person-centred. She listens first and follows the lead of each person. Sessions aim to identify strengths, clarify goals and make small, practical changes that ease day-to-day life. Techniques may include exploring thought patterns, looking at internal parts of the self and reflecting on deeper life themes.

Julie trained and works within an integrative framework. That means she draws on Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Jungian and psychodynamic ideas, and Internal Family Systems where those approaches suit the person. The methods are adapted to what helps each individual most rather than applied rigidly.

People describe her style as caring and open-minded, and she emphasises that clients are the experts in their own lives. The pace of work is chosen together, whether someone needs focused coping skills or time to reflect on long-standing patterns.

Her experience includes three years practising after gaining BACP accreditation, and she offers sessions in English and French. Prospective clients are encouraged to check current session options before booking and to use the Start Therapy button to begin the matching process.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's experience at the heart of sessions. The therapist offers acceptance and careful listening so people can find their own solutions and build confidence. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and trying practical changes in daily life to reduce distress and improve coping.

Choosing an approach is part of the work and not a fixed rule. The counsellor will talk with the person about goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to emphasise supportive listening, practical CBT techniques, or deeper exploration of life themes.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as arranging appointments around work, family or study commitments. It can save travel time and allow someone to meet with a counsellor from a different area. The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt their methods to suit remote sessions, offering shorter check-ins or more skill-based work when that fits the client's routine.