Julia Yates, BACP

Julia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on reducing symptoms and building coping skills. One approach involves structured, problem-focused work that helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more helpful alternatives; this can be useful for anxiety, panic and depression. Another strand emphasises skills for managing strong emotions and building self-compassion, which supports people facing grief, body image concerns and identity-related stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Julia will listen to each person's goals, needs and preferences and then suggest approaches to try. Together they decide what feels most useful, and adjustments are made as the work progresses so therapy stays relevant and manageable.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper discussion, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break, and chat or messaging are useful for shorter check-ins or when writing feels easier. These options help make regular therapy practical for different routines and lifestyles.