Julia Yates

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief and loss
• Gender and sexuality

About Julia

Julia Yates helps people work on stress, anxiety, LGBT-related concerns, relationship difficulties, grief and depression using practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Julia is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 12 years of experience in practice.

Julia works with people who are managing panic attacks, social anxiety, body image worries and issues linked to gender dysphoria. She also supports those facing prejudice, discrimination and the pressures that can come with blended family arrangements. Sessions use straightforward discussion and practical coping strategies rather than technical jargon.

In session Julia encourages clear thinking about immediate problems and everyday routines. She helps people identify small changes that reduce anxiety and improve mood. Practical tools and simple behaviour changes are used alongside reflective conversation.

Julia pays attention to cultural and multicultural concerns and how these affect wellbeing. She will listen to how identity and experience shape relationships and day-to-day stressors. Work on self-love and sexuality is approached directly and respectfully.

Her approach suits young adults and others facing life transitions, though she does not limit work to any single age group. People are guided toward manageable steps to cope with panic, grief or ongoing low mood. The initial steps include describing current difficulties and agreeing aims for the first few sessions.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Julia draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques which focus on practical steps and changes in behaviour. One common approach involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practising alternative ways of responding; this helps with anxiety, panic and social fears. Another approach teaches simple behavioural tools and routines to reduce stress and lift mood, which is useful for depression and daily overwhelm.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist discusses goals and preferences in early sessions and adapts methods to suit what is most helpful for the person. This is a collaborative process and may shift as problems change over time.

For practical matters, confirm the session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week and to keep continuity when travel is difficult. It also allows shorter check-ins when days are tight or video-free phone conversations when bandwidth is limited. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists, commonly use these flexible arrangements to help people sustain regular contact and make steady progress.

Topics Julia lists

• Stress and anxiety
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Grief
• Depression
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Gender dysphoria
• Multicultural concerns
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Self-love
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Young adult issues

Questions about Julia

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She helps people manage general anxiety, panic attacks and social anxiety with practical strategies.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical coping, behaviour change and reflective discussion.

What is her experience?

She has 12 years of professional experience working with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationships, grief and depression.

Is she a BACP counsellor in the UK?

Yes. Julia is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

Yes. She accepts international clients; confirm any time-zone arrangements when booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.