Julie Gregory-Bateman, BACP

Julie Gregory-Bateman offers compassionate, trauma-informed therapy tailored to people navigating stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. She creates a calm, non-judgmental space where clients can explore present difficulties at a pace that feels comfortable, and where revisiting earlier experiences is welcomed when that helps make sense of current emotional patterns. Julie draws on specialist experience supporting survivors of sexual abuse and incest and has focused training to help people re-evaluate their lives and move beyond feelings of despair.

Before training as a psychotherapist, she built a successful career in business management across finance, logistics, procurement, personnel, and hospitality, and she often brings an appreciation of practical supports and life demands into her work where appropriate and agreed with clients. She holds a Master of Science degree with distinction in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, a diploma in counselling and psychotherapy skills, and an advanced diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - qualifications that combine integrative and evidence-informed approaches. She also has an accreditation certificate in dementia care and is a registered member of the BACP, with full indemnity insurance.

Outside of clinical work she and her family support local community projects, enjoy outdoor time with their four-legged companion, and value quiet evenings at home. Julie welcomes initial conversations to explore whether her approach might fit a client’s needs and goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Julie works with several well-established therapeutic approaches to meet different needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and gently challenging unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and is often used for anxiety, low mood, and stress. Trauma-Focused Therapy provides targeted strategies to process traumatic memories and reduce their impact on daily life, and is informed by Julie's specialist training supporting survivors of sexual abuse and incest. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, accepting therapeutic relationship and helps people explore feelings and choices at their own pace, which can be especially helpful when clients need a supportive environment to make sense of complex emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Julie collaborates with clients to identify which methods feel most relevant to their goals, drawing on clinical experience and client preferences to tailor a plan that evolves over time.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy lives or limited mobility. Sessions by video or phone make it possible to meet from home, while live chat and text-based messaging provide flexible options for ongoing support between appointments. These formats help licensed professionals and therapists deliver consistent, accessible care that fits into everyday routines.