Julie Carleton, BACP

Julie Carleton is a counsellor with BACP accreditation and 14 years of experience working in the United Kingdom. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflict, grief, depression, addiction and trauma. Julie aims to meet each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion. She tailors conversations and plans to the individual needs she encounters. In sessions Julie listens for what matters most to the person in front of her. She works to make therapy practical and straightforward. That can mean breaking problems into manageable steps, developing coping strategies, or supporting someone through a period of loss. Julie also helps with intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, anger and self-esteem concerns. She supports people living with bipolar mood difficulties and those experiencing compassion fatigue from demanding roles. Her approach adapts to the presenting difficulty rather than following a single fixed method. Her work is collaborative: she and the client decide on goals and review progress together. Sessions are shaped to fit individual circumstances and preferences. Julie stresses a respectful, non-judgemental tone throughout the process. People considering therapy are invited to reflect on what they want to change before they begin. Julie encourages honest conversation about expectations, timing and practical needs. That helps make the first sessions clearer and more useful.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions

Julie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test them against real life to reduce worry and low mood. Another approach concentrates on skills such as emotional regulation, problem solving and improved communication to manage stress, anger and relationship strain.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Julie works with each person to set goals, try methods and adjust the plan as progress is reviewed. She aims to match techniques to the client’s needs, preferences and everyday routines rather than insisting on one fixed method.

If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, cut travel time and let someone join from their usual surroundings. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited or audio-only sessions when video is not practical. Discussing these preferences early helps decide what will work best for your situation and goals.