- Years in practice
- 5
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Anger management
About Julie
Julie Kirk is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of practice. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression and the practical strains of parenting. Her approach aims to make the first step feel do-able rather than overwhelming.
Julie keeps sessions open and non-judgemental. She encourages clear talking about feelings and everyday problems. That can include grief, anger, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties.
She uses simple, structured ways of working alongside listening.
Background and approach
That might mean looking at unhelpful thoughts, trying new patterns of behaviour, or setting small, achievable goals. She adapts these methods to match what each person finds most useful. Julie also supports people facing bigger life shifts such as career changes, separation and the long-term effects of trauma and abuse.
She can help people notice repeated relationship or attachment patterns and work on calmer, more manageable responses. Sessions are suited to adults who want practical tools and a straightforward conversation. The work aims to be collaborative, with plans and steps agreed together.
Taking the first appointment follows a short matching process and a chance to pick a session time that fits the client.
What Julie works with
Everything Julie lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Julie helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Julie lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Approaches that suit online parenting and life work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own experience and aims to create a listening space where people feel heard and able to share their worries. It helps when someone needs a calm, non-judgemental place to talk about parenting stress or anxiety.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers simple experiments and changes to routines. It can be useful for sleep problems, low mood, worry and practical parenting challenges.
Motivational Interviewing helps people identify their own reasons for change and build confidence to take small steps. It can be useful when someone wants to make a new plan for family life, work or wellbeing.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Julie will talk with each person about their aims, try out techniques, and adjust the plan together so it fits needs and preferences.
Online sessions are available by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. Video gives a face-to-face feel and suits in-depth conversations. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a break at work. Live chat or text messaging can be a shorter check-in or ongoing way to reflect between sessions. These options make it easier to arrange appointments around family life and day-to-day responsibilities.
Questions people ask about Julie
What concerns does Julie commonly help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and parenting strains, along with relationship and family-related issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Julie combines attentive listening with practical techniques such as goal-setting and thought work to make progress feel manageable.
What background and experience does she have?
Julie has five years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom, supporting people with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Julie offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with Julie?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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