Julie Gates

BACP · United Kingdom

Calm, practical counselling for everyday struggles

Experience

5 years

Practising in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Session type

Online only

About Julie

Julie Gates is a BACP counsellor who uses a warm, client-centred style to help people find clearer ways forward. She aims to make sessions calm and straightforward so a worried parent can understand what to expect. Julie writes and talks plainly, focusing on practical steps that suit everyday life.

Julie draws on five years of professional experience supporting people with stress and anxiety. She also addresses relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, grief and trauma and abuse.

Background and approach

Her work includes practical help for sleep and eating issues, coping with life changes, and ADHD-related struggles. Her training includes a Level 4 Diploma in Psychodynamic and Person-Centred Counselling and a Level 5 Certificate in Counselling Children and Young People. She holds BACP accreditation, and she keeps her approach simple and relational rather than heavy on clinical terms.

In sessions Julie focuses on listening first, then on small, manageable steps. She uses psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns and solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals. Mindfulness and creative strategies are offered when they fit the person’s needs.

Julie accepts international clients and offers several online formats for sessions. She encourages people to start with a short questionnaire to help match priorities and to plan a route that feels achievable and humane.

What Julie works with

Primary focus

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How Julie works

Client-Centred Therapy

Listed by Julie among the ways they work.

Psychodynamic Therapy

Listed by Julie among the ways they work.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Listed by Julie among the ways they work.

Sessions & fees

How Julie’s Approaches Work Online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. In practice this means the counsellor reflects understanding, asks open questions and helps people find their own solutions to stress, anxiety or self-esteem problems.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at recurring patterns and past experiences that shape present feelings and reactions. It can help when someone wants to understand why certain problems keep happening, such as repeated relationship difficulties or long-standing anxiety.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasises small, practical steps and clear goals. This approach is useful for people who want short-term change or help with specific issues like sleep, coping with life changes or setting boundaries.

Finding the right blend of these approaches is part of the process. The therapist will discuss needs, goals and preferences and work collaboratively to choose what to try first. Decisions about methods and pace are reviewed together so the plan stays relevant.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation while phone sessions use less bandwidth. Live chat suits quick check-ins and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and travel.

Session length	Typically 50 minutes
Client ages	Adults, 18 and over
Fees	Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime
Insurance	Not billed directly

Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Julie help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression and grief, plus relationship and family concerns. Other areas include trauma and abuse, self-esteem, ADHD and issues around intimacy and eating or sleeping.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is client-centred and gentle, combining psychodynamic thinking with solution-focused steps. Mindfulness and creative techniques are used when they suit the person's goals.

How much experience does she have?

Julie has five years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is accredited with the BACP and trained to Level 4 in Psychodynamic and Person-Centred Counselling plus a Level 5 Certificate in Counselling Children and Young People. She is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Consultations can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.