- Client-centred work
- Mindfulness practice
- Practical coping tools
About Julia
Julia Harvey is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with 20 years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief and low energy, and she also helps with self-esteem, career issues and coping with long-term health concerns.
She uses straightforward conversation and listening to help people name what feels hardest. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on simple steps a person can try between meetings. Mindfulness techniques and client-centred ways of working are used to help people notice patterns and make small changes.
Julia draws on long experience supporting people through life changes. She writes about recovery from chronic illness and practical ways to manage energy and stress. This background informs a practical approach to problems such as depression, anger, sleep and eating concerns.
Her work also covers relationship and intimacy-related issues, communication problems, family of origin concerns, adoption and foster care themes, and challenges tied to aging, fertility or caregiver stress. She is comfortable talking about body image, guilt, shame and feelings of emptiness.
Sessions combine listening, reflective feedback and simple exercises rooted in mindfulness. Julia encourages clients to notice what helps and what does not, then adjust the plan as needed. The emphasis is on practical tools that fit into everyday life rather than long theoretical explanations.
To start, people are invited to complete the service's matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment. The therapist works in English and does not take international clients at this time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Julia uses client-centred methods that focus on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. In practice this means the therapist follows the client's lead, asks clarifying questions and reflects back what she hears to help people make sense of their thoughts and feelings.She also uses mindfulness practices to help with stress, anxiety, sleep and issues tied to long-term health. Mindfulness exercises are described in simple steps and can include short breathing exercises, body awareness checks and noticing thoughts without getting caught up in them. These techniques aim to reduce reactivity and improve daily coping.
Finding the right mix of approaches is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to test different techniques, review what helps, and adjust the plan according to goals and preferences. The emphasis is on practical tools that can be tried between sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work or family life, cut travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt conversations and mindfulness exercises to suit quieter or busier schedules without promising a specific outcome.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low energy and long-term health problems, plus self-esteem, career and relationship concerns.
What is her approach in sessions?
Sessions use client-centred listening and mindfulness techniques, with simple exercises and reflective feedback to try between meetings.
How long has she been practising?
Julia has around 20 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and health-related issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as format details are not specified in the profile.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first appointment.