Julia Jakeman, BACP, NCPS

Julia Jakeman is an integrative counsellor and therapist who brings five years of professional experience to her work with adults and couples. She has completed over 1000 hours of practice in both face-to-face and remote settings, combining structured clinical methods with a flexible, client-centred approach. Julia supports clients through short-term and longer-term therapy, helping them explore patterns in self and relationship and develop practical ways to manage change and distress.

Her practice includes focused work around addiction and problematic alcohol consumption, alongside support for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, and many other concerns. Julia aims to create a space where clients feel genuinely seen and heard, prioritising attentive listening and collaborative goal-setting. She adapts her approach to the needs of each person or couple, drawing on attachment-focused and emotion-oriented methods when relationships and connection are central to the work.

Julia holds BACP and NCPS credentials - indicating membership with recognised UK counselling bodies and national registration for counselling professionals. She offers remote options alongside in-person care and accepts international clients, working in English to make therapy accessible across different locations.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Julia integrates several well-established approaches to meet different needs. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating and emotional bonds formed in early life and helps people understand how these patterns affect current relationships and intimacy. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and reshaping emotional responses within couples and individuals to strengthen connection and reduce distress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured method for processing distressing memories and trauma-related symptoms, helping clients reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions when such work is appropriate.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Julia works collaboratively with each client to identify which methods align best with their goals, history, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging enable clients to access consistent support around work, family, and travel commitments. Remote options also make it easier for international clients and those in different locations to connect with registered professionals without needing to be in the same place, while allowing therapists to tailor communication styles to individual needs.