Julie Durmush , NCPS

Julie Durmush is a fully qualified therapist who offers empathic, person-centred support while adapting methods to meet each individual’s needs. She recognises that reaching out for help can feel difficult, and she aims to accompany people through moments of uncertainty so they can find clarity and hope for change. Grounded in warmth, compassion, humility and kindness, Julie listens without judgment to understand what a person is experiencing and to help them feel truly heard.

Although her core approach is client-centred, Julie works integratively and draws on a range of evidence-informed techniques to suit the unique circumstances of each client. She provides a safe and personal space to explore issues that are causing distress and offers one-off focused sessions such as the wheel of life exercise to bring clarity to areas of satisfaction and areas that need attention. She also has training in Rewind Therapy to address specific trauma-related memories.

Julie holds the NCPS credential, indicating registration with The National Counselling Society, and she adheres to the society’s ethical framework to promote good practice. With six years of experience working with adults and young people from diverse backgrounds—including work with emergency services—she has supported people with depression, anxiety, abuse, loss and grief, OCD, personality disorders, PTSD, low self-esteem, relationship and sexuality concerns, workplace trauma and childhood trauma.

Julie aims to walk alongside clients as they work toward emotional wellbeing, offering an integrative, client-focused partnership to address stress, trauma, relationship difficulties, ADHD, LGBT-related concerns, self-esteem, grief and coping with life changes.

Integrative approaches and accessible online therapy

Julie uses client-centred therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where a person’s own goals and values guide the work. This approach focuses on understanding experiences from the client’s perspective and is helpful for improving self-awareness, building self-esteem and navigating life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and to develop practical strategies for managing symptoms such as anxiety and low mood. CBT tends to be structured and goal-oriented, which can support measurable change over time.

For people affected by trauma, Julie draws on trauma-focused techniques that aim to process difficult memories and reduce their ongoing impact. These methods can help where past events continue to shape emotions, relationships and daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Julie works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best with their needs, goals and preferences. Registered professionals and therapists often combine methods and adjust pace and focus as clients progress.

Online therapy formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access support from home. These options offer flexibility in scheduling, convenient ways to maintain continuity of care, and multiple modes of communication so clients can choose what feels most comfortable.