Julie Shankly, BACP
Julie Shankly has worked in counselling for 21 years in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
About Julie
Julie Shankly has worked in counselling for 21 years in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She focuses on practical, down-to-earth conversations that help people feel heard and understood. Her approach is calm and respectful and she aims to tailor sessions to each person's needs.
Taking the first step can feel hard and she acknowledges the courage that involves. Julie spends time listening to what matters most to the client before suggesting ways forward.
Background and approach
She helps people manage stress and anxiety, and talks through relationship and intimacy concerns. She also supports people dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, mood difficulties and identity questions including LGBT matters. Her work covers a wide range of everyday life struggles, from sleep and eating problems to parenting strain and career stress.
She also addresses more complex presentations such as bipolar mood issues, ADHD, dissociation and problems linked to chronic illness or caregiving. Julie adapts conversations to fit the situation and the person in front of her. Sessions are shaped around clear goals and practical steps when that suits the client, or a slower reflective pace when people want to look at deeper patterns.
She combines client-centred listening with techniques from cognitive behavioural approaches, psychodynamic thinking and solution-focused methods. Hypnotherapy is also part of her skill set for people who find it helpful. Julie aims to create steady, respectful work with each person.
She explains options, checks understanding and changes course if something is not working. Her style is straightforward and supportive, aimed at helping people move through difficult moments and make real changes.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 383275 | February 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Julie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Ways of working Julie names
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and how online therapy can help
Julie uses client-centred work that prioritises listening and following the person's pace. That approach focuses on understanding each individual's experience and helping them feel supported before planning next steps. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and to build practical strategies for managing anxiety, low mood and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Julie will talk with each person about goals, preferences and how they like to work, and then try methods that fit those aims. This is a collaborative process and plans are reviewed and adjusted as therapy progresses.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is helpful for longer therapy sessions and visual contact, phone is handy when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or messaging can suit short check-ins or people who prefer written conversation. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or health needs and to keep continuity when life changes.
Frequently asked
What issues does Julie help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, and also supports people with grief, trauma and abuse. Other areas include mood difficulties, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, career stress and LGBT matters.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and client-centred, with listening as the first priority. She blends that with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural and solution-focused work when useful.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. That time has included supporting people through a wide range of life and mental health challenges.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted and can work with her in English.
What session formats does she use?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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