Julie Donnelly, BACP

Julie Donnelly is a compassionate, BACP registered integrative counsellor who supports people seeking greater self-understanding and personal growth. She brings a caring, empathetic, and open-minded presence to sessions, creating a space shaped around each person’s individual needs and experiences.

Julie draws on her own experience of receiving counselling to inform a warm and nonjudgmental style. She believes the client is the expert on their own life and that many existing strengths can be mobilized to meet current challenges. Her approach is collaborative and paced to the client’s comfort, with the aim of helping individuals take courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Julie emphasizes respect, understanding, and practical support as people work through issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain, and life transitions. She offers steady guidance while encouraging clients to discover and use their own resources to build greater well-being.

Whether someone is starting therapy for the first time or returning after a break, Julie focuses on creating an environment where people feel understood, valued, and supported on their path forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Julie draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on offering genuine empathy, acceptance, and active listening so clients feel heard and valued - it is helpful for building self-esteem, exploring identity, and addressing relationship concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and provides practical strategies to manage anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Julie works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what feels most helpful and adjust the plan as progress unfolds, ensuring the work aligns with the client’s priorities.

Online therapy with Julie is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, support consistent attendance, and allow clients to choose the format that feels most practical and effective for their circumstances.