Julia Ellingham, BACP

Julia Ellingham is a fully qualified counsellor who trained to a Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and works with both adults and children. After a twelve-year career in advertising she followed her passion for counselling, bringing that lived experience to her therapeutic work and a belief that everyone deserves to feel happy, valued and respected. As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) she adheres to their code of ethics for good practice, and this informs her work with people facing a range of difficulties.

Her clinical practice is rooted in Person Centred Therapy, sometimes called client-centred therapy, which holds that each person is the expert on their own life. Through an empathic, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship she helps clients explore thoughts and feelings to gain clarity and work through issues that have become overwhelming. Julia has particular experience supporting children and adults with anxiety and depression, questions of identity and culture, relationship and family problems, and related concerns.

In an initial session she discusses a person’s needs and what they hope to achieve, so they can decide whether she is the right therapist for them. Her approach emphasises listening, respect and collaboration to help people move toward improved wellbeing.

Therapeutic approaches for effective online support

Julia Ellingham draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor therapy to each person’s needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and develop practical steps to live in line with those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. This approach can be useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes.

Client-Centred Therapy places the client at the heart of the process and emphasises empathy, respect and collaboration. It supports exploration of identity, relationships and emotional experience by trusting the client’s own capacity to find insight and direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns, which can be particularly helpful for anxiety, depression and sleep or eating concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Julia works collaboratively with each person to determine the best fit based on their goals, preferences and what is most helpful in session. Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone, as well as live chat and text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access support from home or work.