Julia Ellingham

Julia Ellingham is a counsellor who uses person-centred practice to help people manage strong emotions and everyday pressures. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and brings six years of professional experience to her work.

She began her career in advertising but retrained after deciding she wanted more meaningful work. That led to a Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and a move into counselling practice. Her background gives her experience of career change and the stresses that can come with high-pressure jobs.

In sessions she listens without judgement and follows a client-led, person-centred approach. This means clients are treated as the expert in their own lives and the conversation follows what matters most to them. She helps people talk through feelings, make sense of difficult moments, and find ways to cope when life feels overwhelming.

Julia has worked with people facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain and family difficulties. She also has experience supporting those dealing with grief, trauma and anger, and with problems that affect eating and sleeping. Her work includes helping people with self-esteem, career concerns and wider life changes.

During an initial meeting she discusses what the person hopes to gain and how counselling might fit their needs. The start of therapy focuses on clear, practical steps and on building a respectful, calm space to talk.

Approaches to explore in online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and to clarify what matters most so actions follow personal values. It can help with anxiety, low mood and coping during change. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and treating the person as the expert in their life, which supports self-understanding and emotional processing.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and together you will test which methods suit you best. This is a collaborative process where ways of working can change as needs become clearer.

Session formats are not specified in the supplied information, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to continue work during life changes while keeping therapy flexible and practical.