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Julie Shankly, BACP

Based in the UK Online sessions

Supportive counsellor for parents and adults

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Years in practice
21
Registration
BACP
Languages
English
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
Focus
Relationship issues
Focus
Family conflicts
About

About Julie

Julie Shankly is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 21 years of professional experience and a BACP accreditation. She offers calm, direct support for parents and other adults who are managing stress, anxiety, relationship strain and major life changes. Her approach aims to meet people where they are and move at a pace that feels manageable.

She listens with sensitivity and adapts conversations to the concerns you bring.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking, alongside space to process emotions about grief, trauma and difficult life events. Julie also works with issues around intimacy, self-esteem and coping with chronic illness or caregiving stress. Therapy can include exploring how early patterns affect present behaviour.

Julie draws on client-centred and psychodynamic ideas to help people notice repeating dynamics. She also uses solution-focused tools and cognitive behavioural techniques to build new habits and reduce unhelpful thinking. Hypnotherapy may be used when it suits a client’s goals, for example with sleep problems, anxiety or habit change.

Sessions are shaped around each person’s needs, combining short-term strategies with deeper reflection when helpful. Julie offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. She works by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit into busy routines.

If you are a parent wondering how to balance care and your own wellbeing, she can help you sort priorities and find small, practical changes.

Focus areas and approaches

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.

Approaches Julie lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.

Online support

How Julie’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. It helps people feel heard and clearer about their own goals, which can be useful for parenting stress, life changes and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect. It uses practical exercises and short experiments to reduce anxiety, improve sleep and shift unhelpful patterns in daily life.

Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to support change with habits, sleep problems or strong anxiety. It is offered alongside other techniques when it matches a client's aims.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Julie will discuss your goals and preferences and help decide which methods to try first. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust plans as you progress.

Online sessions are available by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls work well for in-depth conversations, phone can be easier when internet quality varies, live chat suits quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit counselling into family life and busy schedules.
Questions

Questions people ask about Julie

What concerns does Julie commonly help with?

She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, intimacy concerns, grief, trauma, and parenting challenges among other issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is respectful and compassionate, combining listening with practical steps. She adapts the pace and methods to each person's needs.

What background and experience does she have?

She has 21 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

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

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Julie offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.

How does cost work for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with Julie?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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