- Person-centred focus
- CBT skills
- BACP registered
About Julia
Julia Brooker is a BACP counsellor who aims to make therapy straightforward and practical. She offers a calm, listening presence and helps people untangle anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addiction and the fallout from abuse. Julia writes and speaks plainly, so conversations tend to feel clear and focused rather than clinical.
Julia places the person at the centre of sessions and treats clients as the expert in their own life. She draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, using simple tools to spot unhelpful thoughts and patterns. With gentle guidance she helps people try small changes that can make day-to-day life easier.
Her approach suits people who want clear steps alongside reflective listening. Common concerns she works with include stress, grief, relationship difficulties, parenting strain, ADHD and sleep or eating problems. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caring responsibilities and career pressures.
Julia has around 11 years of experience in UK practice and holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That background shapes a practical, person-focused style that aims to balance short-term goals with longer-term reflection.
People who choose her often want a blend of talking therapy and skills to manage symptoms day to day. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and then plan sessions that match their needs and rhythms. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Julia places the person at the centre of sessions and treats clients as the expert in their own life. She draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, using simple tools to spot unhelpful thoughts and patterns. With gentle guidance she helps people try small changes that can make day-to-day life easier.
Her approach suits people who want clear steps alongside reflective listening. Common concerns she works with include stress, grief, relationship difficulties, parenting strain, ADHD and sleep or eating problems. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caring responsibilities and career pressures.
Julia has around 11 years of experience in UK practice and holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That background shapes a practical, person-focused style that aims to balance short-term goals with longer-term reflection.
People who choose her often want a blend of talking therapy and skills to manage symptoms day to day. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and then plan sessions that match their needs and rhythms. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
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
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and values, then taking actions that matter despite difficult feelings. It can help when behaviour gets stuck because of anxiety, depression or chronic health challenges. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical strategies to change patterns that cause distress. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, sleep and eating problems. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current ways of relating and can help with intimacy, grief and attachment concerns.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and suggest which methods might help. Together you can try approaches and adjust pace and focus to suit your circumstances and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so it is best to confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time and allow follow-ups between meetings. It can also make some short check-ins or practical skills work simpler to arrange. Ask about the available session formats when you complete the short matching questionnaire so you can plan sessions that fit your life.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She supports people with anxiety, depression, stress, addiction and the effects of abuse. Other concerns include grief, parenting strain, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and practical. She listens first, then uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Julia has around 11 years of professional experience working in the UK. That experience informs a down-to-earth approach focused on attainable steps and clearer thinking.
What credential and location details are relevant?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for therapy?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.