Julie Stevens

BACP · United Kingdom

Empathetic counsellor focusing on practical change

Experience

4 years

Practising in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Session type

Online only

About Julie

Julie Stevens helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and issues with self-esteem. She supports those facing anger, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and people coping with major life changes. Julie also works with career worries, sleep and eating issues, and people affected by trauma and abuse.

Julie uses a straightforward, person-focused approach. Sessions aim to be a calm place to talk and make sense of what is happening.

Background and approach

She listens without judgment and helps people find practical steps they can try between sessions. Julie holds BACP registration and has four years of professional counselling experience. She also has a long background as a Mental Health Nurse, which informs her practical approach to wellbeing and support.

That clinical experience underpins how she notices patterns and offers sensible, down-to-earth suggestions. People often come with complicated histories or multiple concerns. Julie can work through issues such as attachment and abandonment, communication and commitment worries, or challenges linked to chronic illness and caregiving stress.

She also supports those managing mood conditions including bipolar and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder. Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged online by following the site’s booking process. Julie aims to make the first steps clear and manageable, helping people set small goals and track progress over time.

What Julie works with

Primary focus

Also works with

How Julie works

Client-Centred Therapy

Listed by Julie among the ways they work.

Sessions & fees

How client-centred work translates online

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of the work. It involves careful listening, reflecting what the person says, and offering a supportive space to make sense of feelings. This approach is helpful for anxiety, low mood, grief and relationship concerns where people need a steady, empathic presence.

Julie’s background as a Mental Health Nurse also brings practical problem-solving into the sessions. That means conversations often move from understanding problems to trying small, doable changes. Deciding which approach fits best is a joint process; the therapist will discuss preferences, goals and what feels most useful and adapt the work over time.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to stay connected. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction when more visual contact helps. Phone sessions can be easier on low bandwidth or when being on camera feels too tiring. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, brief reflections between sessions or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or other commitments and to keep continuity when life gets busy.

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 problems can Julie help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger and self-esteem difficulties, plus relationship and intimacy concerns and addiction-related issues.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

Julie uses a client-centred approach that focuses on listening and understanding each person’s experience, then working together to find practical steps forward.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has four years of professional counselling experience and a longer background as a Mental Health Nurse, which shapes a practical and observant way of working.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration as noted in her credentials.

Can I speak with her if I live abroad?

Sessions are available to international clients and are offered in English.

What formats are available for sessions?

Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what works best for the person.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin working with Julie?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.