Julie Leeper, BACP

Julie Leeper is a counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has six years of professional experience and supports people facing addictions, grief and loss, sleep difficulties and parenting challenges. Julie keeps introductions simple and warm to help people feel steadier about starting therapy.

Julie aims to make sessions a place where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. She encourages clear, practical steps alongside listening and reflection. That might mean looking at patterns that make sleep harder, or finding ways to manage urges tied to substance use.

She also helps people cope with life transitions and the ripple effects of relationship breakdown. Conversations often cover communication problems, blended family issues and feelings such as guilt or shame. Julie can also talk through concerns about body image, chronic illness and ageing.

Her style is collaborative and down to earth. She works at a pace set by the person in front of her, while helping them build small, manageable changes. People who come for support can expect straightforward conversation, practical ideas and steady encouragement.

To start, clients complete a short questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to availability. Julie accepts international clients and conducts work in English.

Practical approaches for online counselling

Julie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people cope with practical problems. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful patterns in day-to-day behaviour, which can help with sleep routines, urges linked to addiction and managing impulses. Another approach emphasises emotional awareness and communication skills, aiming to improve how someone talks about needs and handles difficult feelings such as grief or shame.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and make decisions with the client based on their goals, needs and what feels comfortable. This collaborative attitude helps match techniques to the person rather than applying a ready-made plan.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Online appointments can make it easier to have shorter check-ins when life is hectic, and they can allow sessions from different locations when that suits a person. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to find the arrangement that best fits everyday life and commitments.