Julie Shankly, BACP

Julie Shankly is a UK-credentialed therapist with 21 years of professional experience. She specialises in helping people navigate stress and anxiety, resolve relationship and family conflicts, and address intimacy-related concerns. Julie approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversation and therapeutic plans to the specific needs of each individual.

Her practice emphasises a collaborative style in which the client’s priorities guide the work. Julie recognises that beginning therapy can require courage and she acknowledges and supports that first step. She builds tailored treatment plans and adjusts the approach as clients move through their goals and challenges.

Julie holds BACP, which indicates membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a recognised professional body in the United Kingdom. Her long-standing experience and person-focused manner aim to create a supportive space for people seeking change, understanding, or relief from persistent difficulties.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person rather than the problem. It involves active listening and creating a nonjudgmental space so clients can explore emotions and make their own choices. This approach is often helpful for improving self-understanding, building confidence, and working through relationship or life transition challenges.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. It uses practical techniques to identify unhelpful patterns and develop alternative ways of responding. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, stress, low mood, and practical coping skills.

Hypnotherapy combines guided relaxation with focused attention to support changes in mindset and behaviour. For some clients it can help with anxiety, sleep issues, and habit-related concerns when used alongside other therapeutic work.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Julie will work collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. Registered professionals and therapists often blend approaches to meet individual circumstances.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to schedule appointments, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support from different locations. These options help clients engage in therapy in ways that suit their daily routines and communication preferences.