Julie Shankly
Experienced UK counsellor focused on practical support
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About Julie
Julie Shankly has 21 years of professional experience working with people in the United Kingdom. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, often called BACP. Julie focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns.
She also helps with grief, trauma and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. She aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity and compassion. Julie individualises conversations and plans so sessions fit the person in front of her.
Background and approach
That can mean short-term goal work or deeper exploration depending on the need. Julie uses several therapeutic ways of working to suit different concerns. She draws on client-centred listening to make people feel heard.
She uses cognitive behavioural methods to address unhelpful thinking and behaviours. Other approaches she uses include psychodynamic thinking, solution-focused techniques and hypnotherapy. Sessions are practical and paced to the individual.
Julie will work with you to set clear steps and review progress together. She encourages small changes that can make day-to-day life feel easier. If you are thinking about therapy, Julie will help you take the first steps.
She asks about what matters most to you and then develops a plan aimed at your goals. The initial conversation is focused on understanding your situation and agreeing the next practical steps.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 21
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 383275
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Hypnotherapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Julie's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Julie works with
Everything Julie lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Julie lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Julie works online
Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Julie will talk with you about your goals and preferences and then suggest ways of working that fit your situation. You can review and change the plan as you go so the work stays relevant to your needs.
The biography does not specify exact online session formats, so please confirm available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or making scheduling more flexible. Some approaches work well in shorter focused sessions, while others suit longer conversations; Julie will help match the session length and style to your goals.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does Julie help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship or family concerns. Other areas include trauma, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, self-esteem and career issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Julie uses a listening-led, practical style that adapts to each person. She blends client-centred work with cognitive behavioural and solution-focused techniques when helpful.
What is her background and experience?
She has worked in the field for 21 years and brings that experience to clinical conversations and treatment planning.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
Julie is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients as noted in her profile. Sessions are conducted in English.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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