Julie Lea, BACP

Julie Lea is a counsellor who focuses on listening to what you need and helping you find ways forward. She uses a person-centred style, so sessions follow your priorities and pace. Her manner is straightforward and empathetic, aiming to make the room a place where people can talk without being judged.

She has a BACP credential, which is the British Association for Counselling Practitioners, and practises in the United Kingdom. Julie brings around ten years of experience working in residential settings, schools and charity services. That variety has given her practical experience with many everyday pressures people face.

People often come to her for stress, anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. She also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, self-esteem and self-harm, eating and sleeping difficulties, addiction concerns, grief and intimacy-related issues. Career strain, parenting stress and compassion fatigue are other common themes she helps people address.

Her approach is warm and honest. Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of her, with attention to building simple strategies and steady personal strength. Julie aims to work collaboratively, helping people try out ideas between sessions and notice what changes.

She also brings attention to identity and relational matters, including LGBT issues, adoption and attachment concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome, fertility and family problems. If you think Julie might be a fit, the usual next step is to press Start Therapy and complete the short matching questionnaire so you can schedule a first appointment.

How client-centred work and online sessions can fit together

Client-Centred Therapy places the person and their choices at the heart of the work. The therapist follows what matters most to the client, reflecting back feelings and priorities so people can explore options and make their own decisions. This approach often suits stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns and life transitions where personal values and choices are central.

The emphasis is on a warm, non-directive relationship. That means the therapist asks open questions and listens for what the client wants to change. Together they agree on small steps or strategies to try between sessions, so progress is practical as well as emotional.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The therapist will discuss what feels useful and adapt methods to the client's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative conversation that may shift over time as needs change.

For practicalities, confirm the exact session formats before booking since these are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, childcare or travel, and it can allow shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require video. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while juggling everyday life.