BACP

Julia Brooker, BACP

Therapist in the UK

Julia is a BACP therapist in the UK.

11+ years of experience
Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, LGBT
Approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy

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About Julia

Julia Brooker is an empathetic BACP-accredited integrative counsellor and cognitive behavioural therapist based in the United Kingdom with 11 years of professional experience. She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can explore difficult emotions, past hurt, and unhelpful patterns and work toward clearer goals and practical strategies that support greater confidence and wellbeing.

Julia offers support to people dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, experiences of abuse, self-harm, and addiction, guiding them to examine the roots of their current struggles while identifying small, achievable changes. Her practice blends a person-centred stance that places each client at the centre of the work with evidence-informed cognitive behavioural tools to map how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. This combined approach helps clients build awareness and choose different ways of responding when familiar habits are not serving them well.

Working collaboratively, she helps clients set specific objectives and develop practical techniques to manage stress, improve relationships, and rebuild a sense of agency. Julia frames therapy as a partnership in which the client’s experience and expertise about their life shape the therapeutic journey, while she contributes structured methods to support growth and resilience.

Areas of expertise

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

BACP

Languages

English

Focus areas

Stress, Anxiety LGBT Self esteem Coping with life changes ADHD AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflicts

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Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coaching Compassion fatigue

Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential Therapy Gottman Method

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Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Internal Family Systems

Also listed for

Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Antisocial personality Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant personality

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Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issues Fertility issues First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality disorders Phobias Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Julia Brooker draws on Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Attachment-Based Therapy to tailor online support to each person’s needs. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the individual’s experience and strengths, offering a respectful, non-directive space that can help with self-esteem, life transitions, and finding clarity. CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours, making it useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and managing compulsive or addictive actions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape present-day patterns and can be particularly helpful for relationship difficulties, attachment issues, and intimacy-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Julia works collaboratively with each person to understand their goals and preferences, and together they decide which methods or combination of methods are most likely to be helpful. This partnership allows the work to adapt over time as needs change.

Online therapy with a registered professional offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles and communication preferences. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact, accommodate busy schedules, and continue therapy through life changes while choosing the format that feels most comfortable.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Julia Brooker have?

Julia Brooker has 11 years of experience.

Is Julia Brooker a registered therapist?

Yes, she holds these credentials: BACP. Registration details: registration details are not provided here.

In which languages does Julia Brooker provide therapy?

Julia Brooker provides therapy in English.

Where is Julia Brooker located?

She is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Julia Brooker as my therapist?

You can work with Julia Brooker through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Julia Brooker work with international clients?

Julia Brooker does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Julia Brooker cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.