Julia Slek, BACP

Julia Slek is a counsellor who focuses on listening and helping people find their own way through difficult times. She offers space to talk about grief, anxiety, depression and life changes. Julia is fluent in English, Ukrainian and Russian and works from the United Kingdom.

Julia uses a person-centred approach that treats each person as the expert in their life. Sessions aim to make space for honest reflection, clearer thinking and practical next steps. She pays particular attention to experiences of bereavement, loss and palliative care, and to the emotional impact of chronic illness and caregiving.

Her work also covers relationship and intimacy concerns, stress, addictions and a range of emotional struggles such as anger, low self-esteem and body image worries. She supports people handling trauma, attachment difficulties and the fallout of major life transitions.

In sessions Julia listens without judgement and encourages people to explore feelings at their own pace. Conversations may include looking at past experiences, identifying patterns and trying small changes that feel manageable. The tone is calm and practical, with an emphasis on what helps day to day.

Julia has five years of professional experience and holds BACP registration, which she lists as her professional credential. She offers in-person, online and phone sessions and uses a subscription system that can be cancelled at any time.

How her approaches shape online therapy

Julia practises person-centred counselling, which means sessions focus on listening and helping people make sense of their own thoughts and feelings. This approach suits people who want space to talk things through and to decide practical next steps at their own pace.

She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the effects of traumatic experiences. That work aims to reduce distress linked to past events and to build coping skills for present-day life. Imago Relationship Therapy appears in her practice as well and looks at communication patterns and emotional connection in relationships, helping people understand and change how they relate to others.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with the person to choose methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. Sessions can combine different ideas and evolve as progress is made.

The biography notes she offers online and phone sessions alongside in-person work. Please confirm the specific online or phone options when booking so they meet your needs. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Phone sessions can be simpler when less bandwidth or a quieter setup is preferable.