Julie Donnelly, BACP

Julie Donnelly is a BACP counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression and major life changes. She also supports people dealing with issues such as communication problems, family of origin concerns, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose and self-love. Julie works in English and French and practises in the United Kingdom.

Her style is warm and client-centred. She listens first and follows each person’s pace. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual and build on their strengths. Julie aims to make talking about difficult things feel straightforward and manageable.

Julie blends practical tools with deeper exploration. She may use techniques from cognitive behavioural approaches to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. At the same time she draws on psychodynamic and Jungian ideas to look at patterns that run beneath current struggles. Internal Family Systems can be used to notice different parts of a person and how they relate.

Her work is collaborative and down to earth. Julie encourages small, realistic steps that fit into daily life. She supports people through transitions such as midlife reassessment and other turning points.

Julie brings three years of experience to her counselling. She emphasises respect and a non-judgemental attitude while helping people clarify goals and try new ways of coping.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy places the person and their experience at the heart of sessions. The therapist listens closely and follows what the person brings, creating space for reflection and practical next steps. This approach is helpful for general stress, relationship worries and doubts about life direction.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact. It uses simple exercises and practical strategies to reduce anxiety and lift mood by changing unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for tackling anxiety, low mood and worry that interfere with daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss aims and try different methods collaboratively to see what fits. Clients and the counsellor decide together how sessions proceed based on needs and preferences.

Confirm current session options before booking, as session formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make fitting counselling into a busy life easier, such as shorter check-ins during a lunch break or sessions that remove the need to travel. It can also make regular work on thoughts and behaviours more consistent because appointments are simpler to schedule around everyday demands.