- Person centred
- CBT tools
- Goal focused
About Julia
Julia Brooker is a BACP counsellor who combines person-centred care with practical cognitive tools. She offers a calm, approachable space where people can talk about anxiety, low self‑esteem, depression, addiction and the effects of abuse. Julia aims to help clients set small, realistic goals and build day‑to‑day coping skills.
She brings 11 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. That experience includes working with a wide range of concerns such as grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, and stress related to work or caring roles. Julia also supports people with ADHD, bipolar, and mood difficulties, and addresses challenges around identity and LGBT matters.
Her practical approach places the person at the centre of each session. Julia uses Person‑Centred Therapy to follow the client’s priorities and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to map the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Together these approaches help identify small changes that make daily life more manageable.
Sessions focus on clear goals and lived problems rather than abstract theory. Julia works with people on parenting strain, career worries, compassion fatigue and long‑term health or pain issues, helping them plan steps that feel possible. She encourages straightforward conversation and realistic action.
People who come to Julia can expect collaborative work that balances listening with practical strategies. Her aim is to support steady progress and stronger confidence in handling life’s pressures.
She brings 11 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. That experience includes working with a wide range of concerns such as grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, and stress related to work or caring roles. Julia also supports people with ADHD, bipolar, and mood difficulties, and addresses challenges around identity and LGBT matters.
Her practical approach places the person at the centre of each session. Julia uses Person‑Centred Therapy to follow the client’s priorities and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to map the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Together these approaches help identify small changes that make daily life more manageable.
Sessions focus on clear goals and lived problems rather than abstract theory. Julia works with people on parenting strain, career worries, compassion fatigue and long‑term health or pain issues, helping them plan steps that feel possible. She encourages straightforward conversation and realistic action.
People who come to Julia can expect collaborative work that balances listening with practical strategies. Her aim is to support steady progress and stronger confidence in handling life’s pressures.
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 her approaches translate to online counselling
Julia often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in simple, practical ways. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values. This can help with anxiety, low mood and life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for anxiety, depression and sleep or eating issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and day‑to‑day challenges with the client and agree a plan that fits their needs. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted as progress continues.
If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the session formats available before booking since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, childcare or health commitments. They also allow shorter check‑ins when needed and let people choose quieter times without travelling, which can help keep therapy consistent alongside everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does this counsellor help with?
Julia supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and addictions, along with grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy‑related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses Person‑Centred Therapy to centre the client and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to explore thoughts, feelings and behaviours in a practical way.
What experience does she bring?
She has 11 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom with a broad range of mental health and life‑stress issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She is BACP and based in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.