Julia Ellingham , BACP

Julia Ellingham is a professionally trained counsellor who holds a Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. She combines formal training with practical experience supporting both adults and children, drawing on a background that includes a twelve year career in advertising before retraining to follow her passion for counselling.

She believes that everyone deserves to feel valued and respected, and she has seen how counselling can create meaningful change in peopleâs lives. Working in a person-centered way, Julia treats each person as the expert of their own experience and helps them explore thoughts and feelings to gain understanding and resolve issues that have become overwhelming. Her practice emphasizes empathy, non-judgement, and compassionate listening.

Julia has focused much of her work on anxiety and depression, as well as identity and cultural concerns, relationship and family difficulties, grief, trauma, and other life challenges. In an initial session she will discuss a clientâs needs and goals so they can decide together whether her approach is the right fit, and she aims to offer a respectful, supportive space for that decision-making process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Julia offers several evidence-informed approaches that translate well to online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and supports living a meaningful life guided by personal values - it is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the clientâs own experience and capacity for growth, providing empathetic listening and support so individuals can explore identity, relationships, and emotional concerns at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and changing behaviors that maintain distress, and it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping with challenging life situations.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Julia works with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and will help determine which methods or combination of methods are the best fit for their circumstances. This partnership allows for adjustments over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other commitments. These options increase access to licensed professionals and therapists by reducing travel time and allowing continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible, while still supporting meaningful therapeutic work.