Julie Lea, BACP

Julie Lea works with people aiming to make life feel more manageable. She offers a calm, straightforward way of talking about stress, anxiety, trauma, grief and low self-esteem. Julie makes space for what matters to each person and follows their pace during sessions.

Julie practises client-centred therapy, which means the person she sees leads the conversation. She listens without judgement and helps people notice their feelings, build coping strategies and try new ways of handling difficult moments. Conversations are practical and focused on what a person wants to change.

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling Practitioners, BACP, and works under UK law. Julie has around 10 years' experience across residential settings, schools and charity work. That background has given her hands-on experience with trauma, abuse, self-harm, eating concerns and related issues.

Julie also supports people with relationship worries, parenting strain, career questions and identity matters including LGBT concerns. She can help with anger, addictions, sleep and eating difficulties, and with feelings of isolation or lack of purpose.

Sessions aim to build small, workable steps that fit into everyday life. Julie describes her style as empathetic, honest and open, and she focuses on forming a steady working relationship. To start, she asks people what they want from therapy and then plans sessions around those goals.

Client-centred work and online support

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person's own goals and feelings. The therapist follows what the person brings to the session, offering empathic listening and reflection to help them understand themselves better and decide what changes to try. This approach can help with stress, anxiety, relationship worries and the fallout from trauma.

Julie aims to build the work together with each person. She will talk about what feels most useful and adapt sessions to fit the individual's needs and preferences. Finding the right way to work is part of the early sessions, and choices are reviewed as the work progresses.

The practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions around work or family life and removing travel time. If you want online sessions, confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not specify exact formats. Registered or accredited professionals can offer a mix of approaches and will explain what they provide when you schedule.