Julia Garnham, NCPS

Julia Garnham is an NCPS counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and the effects of trauma and abuse. She provides a friendly, down-to-earth space for people to talk through difficult feelings and make practical changes. Julia explains her work simply and focuses on what will help someone day to day.

Julia uses a pluralistic approach, which means she mixes methods to suit each person. That can include talking therapies that look at how early bonds shape current relationships, practical cognitive tools to shift distressing thoughts, or mindfulness and hypnotherapy techniques for relaxation. She sometimes suggests creative ways to express feeling, such as journaling or art, when words are hard.

Sessions are shaped around the individual's goals and pace. Julia aims to build trust first and then introduce skills that help with coping, regulating emotions, and reducing overwhelm. She will explain options and agree a plan together.

Her background includes four years working in counselling and therapeutic roles. The NCPS credential is listed after her name to show professional registration with that body. Clients can expect clear, straightforward explanations about what approaches might help.

Julia works with common life challenges including separation, attachment issues, guilt and shame, caregiver stress, and body image concerns. She also supports people dealing with dissociation, abandonment fears, control and commitment worries, and the impact of natural or human-caused disasters. The focus is on practical steps and emotional understanding.

How chosen approaches guide online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current feelings and behaviours. It can help people understand patterns in close relationships and reduce fears around abandonment and trust.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what someone brings to sessions. The counsellor follows the client's lead and offers empathy to help them find their own solutions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and learning coping strategies for everyday situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and try different methods to see what fits best. This is a collaborative process based on the client's goals, needs and preferences rather than a fixed plan.

Confirm which session formats are available before booking, since specific formats are not detailed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around family and work commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to continue therapy if relocating or living abroad. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists aim to adapt methods so that exercises, creative tasks and relaxation techniques work well in an online setting.