Julie Gates, BACP
Julie Gates is a counsellor who uses a gentle, person-centred way of working.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- +15 more
About Julie
Julie Gates is a counsellor who uses a gentle, person-centred way of working. She draws on five years of practice and a BACP accreditation to help people who are feeling stressed, anxious, low in confidence, or weighed down by depression. Her manner is calm and supportive, and she aims to make first steps feel manageable.
Julie helps people talk through relationship and family tensions, grief, trauma, and issues around intimacy and self‑esteem.
Background and approach
She also offers support for sleep and eating difficulties, parenting stress, ADHD, and managing big life changes. Conversations focus on what matters most to each person rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Her background includes training in psychodynamic and client-centred approaches, together with solution-focused techniques.
That mixture lets her explore deeper patterns while also working on practical steps clients can try between sessions. She often uses mindfulness and simple creative exercises as part of the work. Sessions typically centre on building a trusting relationship and clear goals.
Julie listens for what is getting in the way and helps people experiment with new ways of coping. The aim is to increase daily functioning and a sense of control, one small change at a time. Julie works with adults, young people aged 9 to 18, parents and carers.
She accepts people living in the United Kingdom and international clients, offering appointments by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions that suit them.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 388365 | February 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 Julie works with
Everything Julie lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Julie lists
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
Choosing the right approach is part of the work and is decided together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most comfortable, then adapt techniques as sessions progress. That collaborative process means the plan can change if something isn’t helping.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different routines and needs. Video calls let people work face to face from wherever they are, phone sessions can be a good option if bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection outside scheduled appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy around school, work and caring responsibilities while keeping the focus on practical change.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can Julie help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and family issues, low self-esteem, sleeping and eating concerns, parenting strain, ADHD and other related difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is gentle and client-centred, with psychodynamic thinking to notice patterns and solution-focused steps to try practical changes between sessions.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has five years of professional experience working with adults, young people aged 9 to 18, parents and carers on a range of emotional and relationship difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer online?
Appointments can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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