- Grief and loss
- Stress and anxiety
- Practical coping
About Julia
Julia Wilkinson is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with seven years of experience. She welcomes people who are drowning in stress or anxiety, coping with addiction, grieving, or facing exhaustion from caregiving and compassion fatigue. She talks with people about mood changes, sleep and eating concerns, relationship and intimacy worries, and life events that feel overwhelming.
She believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths into sessions. That perspective shapes how she works - by listening closely and helping people notice what already helps them. Sessions are aimed at practical steps that fit into everyday life rather than complex theory.
In practice she blends approaches that suit the person in front of her. Techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy are used alongside acceptance and commitment ideas and attachment-focused conversations. Dialectical skills and client-centred listening are also part of her way of working when helpful.
Julia has a BACP credential, which means she is on a recognised professional register in the UK. She is comfortable supporting people through grief and end-of-life matters, and she also supports those adjusting to long-term health or caregiving roles. Her style is steady, straightforward and respectful.
People often come to her wanting clearer ways to cope, better boundaries, or help making sense of painful experiences. She aims to collaborate on goals and to set small, achievable steps between sessions.
She believes each person knows their own story and brings strengths into sessions. That perspective shapes how she works - by listening closely and helping people notice what already helps them. Sessions are aimed at practical steps that fit into everyday life rather than complex theory.
In practice she blends approaches that suit the person in front of her. Techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy are used alongside acceptance and commitment ideas and attachment-focused conversations. Dialectical skills and client-centred listening are also part of her way of working when helpful.
Julia has a BACP credential, which means she is on a recognised professional register in the UK. She is comfortable supporting people through grief and end-of-life matters, and she also supports those adjusting to long-term health or caregiving roles. Her style is steady, straightforward and respectful.
People often come to her wanting clearer ways to cope, better boundaries, or help making sense of painful experiences. She aims to collaborate on goals and to set small, achievable steps between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and online work
Julia commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as part of her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without fighting them and then move towards values-based action. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing small behavioural changes to reduce distress.She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy ideas when relationships and past bonds shape current difficulties. That approach looks at how early connections affect how people relate now and helps build more helpful patterns in relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences and recommend techniques that fit your situation. You can expect a collaborative conversation about what feels useful and what to try between sessions.
If you are considering online work, please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people connect with a counsellor from a different region, which may be helpful for those seeking specific experience such as grief and end-of-life support.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Julia work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions and depression, as well as compassion fatigue and grief. Other areas include relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating difficulties, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, combining listening with practical steps. She uses techniques from several approaches to fit what each person needs.
What is her background and experience?
Julia has seven years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life concerns. She focuses on building on clients' existing strengths.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds BACP registration and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted, so people based outside the UK can enquire about working together.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the process for starting therapy?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.