Julie Gregory-Bateman

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• CBT and attachment

About Julie

Julie Gregory-Bateman helps people who are feeling low, anxious, stressed or stuck to talk things through at their own pace and find practical ways to change aspects of their life and how they feel about them. She works with issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years' experience.

Julie uses a mix of approaches in sessions, including attachment-based work, client-centred methods, cognitive behavioural techniques and trauma-focused strategies. Some people focus on current problems, while others look back to earlier experiences to understand where feelings began. She explains how past patterns can affect present reactions and helps people try new ways of thinking and behaving.

Her background includes previous senior roles in business management across finance, logistics, procurement and hospitality. That experience informs a practical outlook on everyday pressures and decision-making. She also has study experience related to dementia care and end-of-life concerns.

Her formal training includes a Master of Science degree with distinction in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, a Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy Skills, and an Advanced Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She is a registered member of the BACP.

Julie describes herself as trauma-informed with specialist study in sexual abuse and incest and in helping people reassess their lives when they are feeling despair. She is also indemnity insured.

Outside work she supports community projects and enjoys time outdoors with her family and their dog.

How her approaches work in online sessions

Julie commonly draws on attachment-based work and cognitive behavioural techniques in her practice. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people understand connection and trust issues. Cognitive behavioural work focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviours to reduce distress and improve coping.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and will help decide which methods to try together. This is a collaborative process that can change as needs evolve.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or avoiding the need to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt these methods to work over distance while focusing on practical coping strategies, exploring past experiences when needed, and planning small steps to manage stress, grief or trauma.

Topics Julie lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Attachment issues
• Avoidant personality
• Cancer
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Domestic violence
• Emptiness
• Guilt and shame
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Money and financial issues
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Julie

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She lists anxiety and stress among her main areas of focus and offers ways to manage those difficulties.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses attachment-based, client-centred, cognitive behavioural and trauma-focused approaches to suit different needs.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years' experience as a practising counsellor and psychotherapist.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and carries indemnity insurance.

Does she offer sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I get started?

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