Julia Chandler, BACP

Julia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people break unhelpful patterns and build useful coping skills. One common approach focuses on identifying thinking and behaviour patterns that increase distress and then testing small changes to see what helps; this is useful for anxiety, low mood and everyday stress. Another approach looks at how past relationships shape current feelings and reactions, helping people understand attachment, abandonment or family of origin issues and try different ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss what feels most helpful, try methods collaboratively, and adapt the plan based on the person's goals and preferences rather than imposing a single method.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and a fuller conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, note-taking between sessions, or fitting support into a busy day. These options make it easier to keep continuity and fit therapy around work, care duties, or mobility limits, while still working on the same goals as face-to-face sessions.