Julie Shankly, BACP

Julie Shankly is a counsellor with 21 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and registration with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works respectfully and compassionately with people who are struggling to cope, and adapts sessions to each person’s needs. Julie aims to make the first steps into therapy as straightforward as possible for someone feeling uncertain or overwhelmed.

In session she listens closely and tailors the conversation to the person in front of her. That may mean focusing on thoughts and behaviours, looking at past patterns, or finding practical steps to ease daily life. She uses approaches like Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, among others, to guide how she works.

Julie has experience with a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and relationship and intimacy-related issues. She also supports people dealing with parenting pressures, eating and sleeping difficulties, and job or career stress. Additional areas she can address include ADHD, bipolar presentation, and compassion fatigue.

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions aim to be practical and understandable, not full of jargon. Julie will shape a plan with clear steps you can try between sessions, and adjust that plan as you progress.

To begin, prospective clients follow the platform process to match with her and arrange appointments. International clients who speak English may connect from outside the UK, and fees vary by location and subscription plan.

How Julie’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own priorities and experience. The therapist listens actively and reflects what she hears to help people find their own solutions; this approach suits those who want a warm, accepting space to talk through issues.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviours keep problems going and uses simple exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It works well for anxiety, low mood, sleep and coping with stress because it gives practical skills to use between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Julie will discuss options and test what helps, adjusting the style as goals and needs become clearer. This is a collaborative process where the client’s preferences guide decisions about techniques and pacing.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need lower-bandwidth conversations. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors and therapists, can adapt methods like client-centred listening and CBT exercises to work effectively in remote sessions.