- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose work
- CBT and psychodynamic
About Julie
Julie Donnelly is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Julie also focuses on issues such as autism and Asperger Syndrome, communication problems, family of origin issues, guilt and shame, life purpose, midlife crisis and self-love.
Her sessions are conversational and client-led. She listens for what matters most and helps people name the feelings and patterns that keep them stuck. Practical tools are used alongside reflective discussion when needed, so people can test small changes between sessions.
Julie draws on a mix of approaches. She uses elements of client-centred work to keep the pace comfortable. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to notice thought patterns and try different ways of responding. Deeper psychodynamic and Jungian ideas can be introduced to look at long-standing themes and repeated relationship patterns.
In practice she encourages clear communication and gradual shifts rather than sudden overhauls. Sessions can cover current problems, past family influences and how those affect present decisions. People exploring life purpose or a midlife rethink are invited to focus on values and small, practical steps forward.
Sessions include checking what has helped so far and what hasn’t, setting short-term goals, and practising new ways of speaking and acting. Julie offers work in English and French and presents a straightforward, conversational style for people who want practical clarity about what comes next.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Julie uses client-centred work to keep sessions focused on what the person wants to achieve. This approach emphasises listening and reflecting, helping people clarify their priorities and make choices that feel right for them.She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect. CBT offers practical exercises and experiments that can be tried between sessions to test new ways of coping with anxiety or low mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Julie will discuss different methods with the client and agree on what to try first. That choice is made together and can be adjusted as needs and goals become clearer.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting appointments around work and family commitments and avoiding travel time. Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to schedule regular short check-ins or longer reflective sessions depending on what suits everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, French
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include autism and Asperger Syndrome, communication problems, family of origin issues, guilt and shame, life purpose, midlife crisis and self-love.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is conversational and client-led. She combines listening and reflection with practical tools and exercises when useful.
What experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What are her professional credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Does she run sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and French.
Can international clients book with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.