Julie Shankly, BACP
Julie Shankly is a counsellor with 21 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
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About Julie
Julie Shankly is a counsellor with 21 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP registration, and she focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety and relationship concerns. She aims to offer a calm, respectful space for people who are unsure where to start.
Julie works with individuals on a wide range of issues. These include family and intimacy-related difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, and mood concerns such as depression and bipolar challenges.
Background and approach
She also supports people facing career strain, caregiver stress, eating and sleeping problems, and identity or LGBT-related concerns. Her approach adapts to each client. She uses client-centred conversations to listen first, and then blends practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy and solution-focused work when helpful.
Hypnotherapy and psychodynamic ideas are available where deeper patterns or memory work are useful. Sessions aim to be straightforward and goal-orientated when that suits a person, or more exploratory for those wanting to understand long-standing patterns. Julie says the plan will be tailored to what the person needs, and she tries to keep language plain and accessible.
People who seek her out often want a compassionate, steady presence while they make changes. Julie encourages small, manageable steps and checks in about progress as the work continues.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 383275 | 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
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Julie lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
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
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Julie will talk through goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before, then suggest a way forward together. The plan can change over time as progress is reviewed, mixing reflective work and skills-based practice when needed.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be a good choice when bandwidth is low, and chat or messaging can suit people who prefer shorter check-ins or need to fit sessions into a busy day. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across different routines and locations.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Julie help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, as well as depression, trauma, grief and a range of other life challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is compassionate and down-to-earth. She listens first, then uses practical tools or reflective conversation depending on the person.
What is her background and experience?
Julie has 21 years of professional experience working with a broad range of emotional and relational issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Julie offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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