Julie Lea , BACP

Julie Lea is a client-centred counsellor who places each person's wishes and feelings at the heart of the therapeutic process. She is a registered member of the British Association Of Counselling Practitioners (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom, working in line with British law.

With 10 years of experience supporting people in residential settings, schools and charities, she helps clients build practical strategies and emotional strength as they navigate life changes. Her work is guided by empathy, honesty and openness, and she believes the therapeutic relationship provides the foundation for effective change.

Julie has experience working with trauma and abuse, self-harm, self-esteem and confidence issues, and eating disorders, among other concerns. She is passionate about walking alongside people through their journeys, strengthening coping skills and supporting clients to discover clearer ways forward. Julie welcomes the opportunity to meet prospective clients and explore how her client-centred approach can support their goals.

Client-Centred Care and Flexible Online Support

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the client's own perspective, offering a non-judgemental space where the therapist responds to the individual's feelings and priorities. This approach helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns and the effects of trauma by emphasising empathy, acceptance and collaboration.

Coaching elements are also used to help clients set clear goals and develop practical steps toward change. This can be particularly useful for career transitions, coping with life changes and building everyday routines that support wellbeing.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Julie Lea works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best suit their needs, goals and preferences, and adjusts the approach over time as progress is made.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing work, family and other commitments. These options make it easier for clients to access licensed professionals and continue the therapeutic process from different locations, while preserving the continuity and effectiveness of regular sessions.