Julia Brooker, BACP
Supportive counsellor for life transitions
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- Person-centred approach
- CBT tools
- Practical goals
About Julia
Julia Brooker is a BACP counsellor working in the United Kingdom. She offers a calm, straightforward approach for people facing anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addiction and other difficult changes in life. Julia aims to create a simple space where people can talk about what is worrying them and work towards small, practical steps that make a difference.
With 11 years of experience, Julia combines person-centred listening with cognitive behavioural tools. Person-centred therapy places the client at the heart of each session and treats them as the expert on their own life. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to identify thought and behaviour patterns and try out new ways of responding.
She often helps people set clear, achievable goals and develops practical strategies to build confidence and wellbeing. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on actions that are realistic for everyday life. That might mean working on sleep, managing anger, addressing addictive behaviours, or finding ways to cope with grief and relationship strain.
Julia also brings experience supporting people with ADHD, trauma and abuse, eating and intimacy-related issues, career stress and compassion fatigue. She can talk about attachment concerns and how early relationships influence current patterns. Her work is grounded in listening first, then choosing tools that fit each person.
People who choose Julia can expect patient listening, straightforward feedback and collaborative planning. To begin, clients choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule as advised.
With 11 years of experience, Julia combines person-centred listening with cognitive behavioural tools. Person-centred therapy places the client at the heart of each session and treats them as the expert on their own life. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to identify thought and behaviour patterns and try out new ways of responding.
She often helps people set clear, achievable goals and develops practical strategies to build confidence and wellbeing. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on actions that are realistic for everyday life. That might mean working on sleep, managing anger, addressing addictive behaviours, or finding ways to cope with grief and relationship strain.
Julia also brings experience supporting people with ADHD, trauma and abuse, eating and intimacy-related issues, career stress and compassion fatigue. She can talk about attachment concerns and how early relationships influence current patterns. Her work is grounded in listening first, then choosing tools that fit each person.
People who choose Julia can expect patient listening, straightforward feedback and collaborative planning. To begin, clients choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule as advised.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Julia uses approaches in online counselling
Julia blends person-centred listening with cognitive behavioural work and acceptance-based ideas to address practical problems. Person-centred counselling focuses on listening and building understanding so clients can explore what matters most. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and tests small behavioural changes to reduce distress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing difficult feelings while clarifying values and taking committed action toward what matters.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences early on and suggest which methods to try. Clients and the therapist decide collaboratively which tools fit their situation and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time and allow quicker check-ins around work or family commitments. It can also make some practical techniques, like thought records or behavioural experiments, easier to use between sessions because notes and exercises can be accessed from home or on a break.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, low self-esteem and major life changes such as grief or career transition. Other areas include relationship strain, sleep and eating concerns, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She works in a person-centred way, listening closely and treating the client as the expert in their life. She then uses cognitive behavioural tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns and life stages across the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is BACP accredited and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.