Julia Ellingham
Compassionate person-centred counsellor
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About Julia
Julia Ellingham works from a person-centred approach that puts the client at the heart of therapy. She is a BACP member with six years' experience and aims to create a calm, respectful space for people to talk through what feels difficult. The first part of a course of counselling is a simple conversation about needs and goals and whether to continue together.
Julia practised in advertising for twelve years before retraining with a Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.
Background and approach
That change came from wanting more meaningful work, and she now focuses on helping people feel understood and valued. She has worked with both adults and children and has particular experience supporting people with anxiety and depression. Her practice uses person-centred principles alongside methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
In sessions she encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings, try small changes, and find what matters to them. Conversations aim to be practical and rooted in everyday life. Common concerns she supports include stress, relationship and family difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strains, anger, low self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder and coping with life changes.
Julia follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy code of ethics and brings a steady, non-judgemental presence to the room. To begin, clients complete an initial matching step and then meet to talk about what they hope to achieve. That first session is used to agree goals and decide the best way forward together.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 6
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 385568
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Julia's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Julia works with
Everything Julia lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
Approaches Julia lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Julia works online
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and try methods that suit the client's needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as understanding grows.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and travel, reduce time spent getting to appointments and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that meeting from their usual surroundings helps them apply what they learn between sessions.
Questions and answers
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is person-centred, focusing on the client's own experience, and she also uses elements from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
What background does she bring to counselling?
She trained with a Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and brings six years of clinical experience after a previous career in advertising.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I book sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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