Julie Shankly, BACP

Julie Shankly is a UK-based therapist with 21 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflicts, and intimacy-related concerns. She works from a place of respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping each conversation and treatment plan around the individual needs of the person she is working with. Julie believes the first step toward therapy takes courage and acknowledges the effort people make to begin this work.

Her practice emphasizes a tailored approach - listening carefully to what a client brings and adapting methods and pace to fit their circumstances and goals. Julie holds BACP accreditation, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and adherence to professional standards of practice. She encourages prospective clients to see the decision to seek support as a positive move and strives to create a collaborative environment where therapy is shaped around the client rather than a fixed template.

Julie aims to help clients build practical ways to manage challenges while honoring each person’s unique story and preferences, offering steady professional guidance as they navigate change and growth.

Approaches and support available through online therapy

Julie uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the client’s experience guides the work. This approach focuses on active listening, empathy, and collaboration, helping people explore feelings, build self-understanding, and address relationship and family concerns.

She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours. CBT is often used for stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and practical coping strategies, offering clear tools and steps that can be practised between sessions.

Solution-focused therapy is another option Julie may use to help clients identify strengths and set achievable goals, concentrating on practical changes and forward momentum rather than spending extended time on past events.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Julie works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods best suit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques as therapy progresses to ensure the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility, allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity of care across locations, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.