Julie Shankly , BACP

Julie Shankly is a UK-based therapist with 21 years of professional experience and holds the BACP credential, which reflects adherence to recognised counselling standards in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflict, and issues related to intimacy, offering a calm and respectful therapeutic presence.

Julie approaches each person with sensitivity and compassion, adapting the conversation and the treatment plan to match the individual needs of the client. She emphasises practical support alongside empathetic listening, shaping sessions around what matters most to the person in front of her. Taking the first step toward therapy can take courage, and Julie acknowledges that decision while supporting clients through the early stages of change.

Her practice focuses on creating a tailored experience that honours each client’s unique circumstances, helping them explore patterns, identify goals, and work toward more manageable ways of living and relating. Julie aims to create an environment where clients feel heard and respected as they address the concerns that brought them to therapy.

Approaches and online support for everyday challenges

Julie uses client-centered therapy to put the person and their experience at the heart of the work. This approach focuses on empathetic listening and building a trusting therapeutic relationship so clients can explore feelings, strengthen self-understanding, and work through relationship or family concerns.

She also employs cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT - which helps identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and supports practical skill-building for managing stress, anxiety, low mood, and related difficulties. CBT is often used to create clearer strategies for coping and problem solving.

Hypnotherapy is offered as an additional tool when appropriate; it uses focused attention and relaxation to support change in habits, reduce anxiety responses, or enhance motivation for specific goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Julie will work with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Julie is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular support without travel, allowing clients to engage from locations that suit them while working with a licensed professional.