Julie Shankly

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Sleep and eating

About Julie

Julie Shankly works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, as well as intimacy-related issues and trauma. She uses a mix of talking therapies and focused techniques to help people manage mood, sleep, eating and life changes. Julie is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and has 21 years of professional experience.

She offers practical, conversational work. Sessions are used to clarify problems, test strategies and practise different ways of reacting. Julie draws on Client-Centred Therapy to keep the client’s perspective central, and uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to look at thoughts and behaviours that maintain distress.

Her approach also includes psychodynamic ideas to consider past patterns, solution-focused methods to set short-term goals, and hypnotherapy when helpful for relaxation or habit change. These methods are chosen to address issues such as grief, trauma and relationship difficulties as well as ongoing problems like anxiety and low self-esteem.

Julie has supported people through complex situations including chronic illness, caregiving stress, and identity concerns such as LGBT matters. She also works with addiction-related behaviours, eating and sleeping problems, and a range of personality-related difficulties listed in her profile.

Work with Julie usually begins by setting clear aims and practical steps. She encourages clients to notice small changes between sessions and to practise strategies outside appointments. The aim is steady, measurable progress rather than quick fixes.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and exploring what matters most to the client, helping them find their own solutions and priorities. This approach suits issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns and coping with life changes.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety, improve sleep and change unhelpful patterns. CBT often involves homework tasks and skills practice between sessions.

Hypnotherapy is used as an adjunct for relaxation, habit change or to support behaviour-focused goals. It typically involves guided relaxation and imagery to complement talk-based work.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Julie will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs in early meetings and suggest methods that fit the presenting problem and the client’s style. This is a collaborative process and plans are reviewed as work proceeds.

If you want online sessions, please confirm which formats are currently offered before booking because the biography does not list them. Online counselling can make it easier to fit appointments around work or family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that the same therapeutic methods work well when delivered remotely, with adaptations made to suit telephone or video conversations.

Topics Julie lists

• Stress and 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 and AIDS
• Immigration issues
• Impulsivity
• Infidelity
• Intellectual disability
• Isolation and 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 addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Sex addiction
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexual dysfunction
• Sexuality
• Quitting smoking or vaping
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Visually impaired
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Hypnotherapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy
• Internal Family Systems

Questions about Julie

Does she work with anxiety or depression?

Yes. She works with stress, anxiety and depression using talking therapies and focused techniques.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, psychodynamic approaches, solution-focused work and hypnotherapy depending on needs.

How much experience does she have?

She has 21 years of professional experience working with a wide range of personal and relational issues.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She works in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she accept international clients?

Yes, she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.

How much do sessions cost and how do subscriptions work?

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