Julian Hart

• Anxiety and panic
• Cognitive behavioural work
• Grief and trauma

About Julian

Julian Hart works on stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems and career strain. He uses a mix of approaches and aims to help people resolve specific problems and regain a sense of control. Julian is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 30 years' experience.

He offers practical, problem-focused work. Sessions include talking through current difficulties, identifying patterns that maintain distress, and developing simple tools to manage symptoms day to day. He aims to help people make changes as swiftly as possible and to leave with techniques they can use later.

Julian trained originally in integrative therapeutic counselling, so he draws on several theories to match the work to a person's needs. He also practises cognitive behavioural techniques, which are useful for anxiety, panic, phobias, obsessive-compulsive patterns and depressive moods.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) features in his approach when people want to clarify values and take steps towards meaningful goals despite difficult thoughts or feelings. Client-centred work underpins the way sessions are conducted, with a focus on the client's perspective and priorities.

Across his practice Julian also supports people coping with grief, chronic pain and illness, control issues, guilt and shame, midlife crises and questions about life purpose. He combines talking, practical exercises and behavioural experiments to help people manage problems and move forward.

He offers sessions in English in the United Kingdom and does not accept international clients. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How his approaches work in online counselling

Julian commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in his work. ACT focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small steps towards those values while allowing difficult thoughts and feelings to be present. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety, panic, obsessive thinking and low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Julian will work with each client to identify which methods fit their needs and goals, and adjust the approach as the work progresses. This is a collaborative decision based on the client's priorities and preferences.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, family and daily life, for example by avoiding travel or allowing shorter check-ins when time is limited. They can also suit people who prefer not to use video or who need lower bandwidth options. Registered or accredited professionals can offer these practical alternatives, and Julian will discuss which option works best for the client's circumstances.

Topics Julian lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Sleeping disorders
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Coping with life changes
• Compassion fatigue
• Abandonment
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Control issues
• Emptiness
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Mood disorders
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Phobias
• Post-traumatic stress
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Existential Therapy

Questions about Julian

Does he work with anxiety and panic?

Yes. Anxiety, panic attacks, phobias and obsessive-compulsive patterns are listed areas he works on.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Existential Therapy approaches.

How long has he been practising?

He has 30 years' experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist.

Is he a member of a professional body in the UK?

Yes. He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Do sessions take place in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with him from outside the UK?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

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