Julia Ellingham, BACP
Julia Ellingham is a counsellor who blends person-centred listening with practical therapy tools.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- +13 more
About Julia
Julia Ellingham is a counsellor who blends person-centred listening with practical therapy tools. She holds a Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Julia writes plainly and meets people where they are without judgement.
Julia spent twelve years in advertising before retraining in counselling. That change came from wanting more meaningful work and helping people directly. She has six years of clinical experience supporting adults and children with anxiety and depression and related struggles.
Background and approach
Her approach starts with listening. She uses person-centred principles that treat the client as the expert in their own life. Alongside that, she draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy strategies when they fit the situation.
In sessions Julia helps people name difficult feelings, spot unhelpful patterns and try small changes that can make daily life easier. She also supports conversations about identity, culture, relationships and family strain in a calm, steady way. Initial meetings focus on what someone wants to get from counselling and whether the relationship feels like a good fit.
Julia aims to make that decision straightforward by discussing goals and practical next steps during the first session.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 385568 | September 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Julia works with
Everything Julia lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
Approaches Julia lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Client-Centred Therapy centres the person in the room and uses empathic listening to help them find their own answers. This gentle approach suits people who need space to talk through identity, relationship or family concerns while being supported rather than directed.
Julia will work with each person to find the best mix of approaches for their needs. She treats the choice of method as a shared decision and will discuss goals, preferences and practicalities together so sessions feel useful from the start.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and more conversational work, phone can be simpler when bandwidth is low, and text options suit quick check-ins or people who prefer writing. These choices make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, caregiving or day-to-day life, while keeping the same therapeutic aims as in-person counselling.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Julia commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and grief, as well as relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, sleep and eating issues, anger, self-esteem and career changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She combines person-centred listening with practical techniques from CBT, ACT and DBT to help people understand feelings and try small, useful changes.
How much experience does she have?
Julia has six years of experience working with adults and children, and previously changed careers from advertising to counselling to focus on direct client work.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds a Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling; she is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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