Julie Iveson , BACP

Julie Iveson is a counsellor who helps people facing relationship strain, grief, depression and anxiety. She works with people coping with life changes, parenting pressures, workplace stress and concerns linked to ADHD and autism. Julie practises with a calm, down-to-earth manner that aims to make difficult conversations easier to manage.

Her approach is relational. She pays attention to what happens between counsellor and client as a way of understanding other relationships in the client's life. That helps people notice patterns and try different ways of relating outside sessions.

Julie uses a mix of methods to suit the person in front of her, including attachment-informed work, emotionally-focused ideas and practical cognitive techniques. She adapts sessions so they look at feelings, thoughts and everyday behaviours that get in the way of change.

She trained at the Northern Guild Psychotherapy in the North East of England and holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Her practice is supervised in line with BACP guidance and she follows the association's Code of Ethics.

Sessions aim to be respectful and non-judgemental. Julie supports people who want to make sense of early trauma, manage ongoing stress, rebuild after infidelity or cope with serious illness and end-of-life concerns. She explains options clearly and works at a steady pace chosen with each person.

Approaches and online support that adapt to you

Julie blends attachment-informed work and client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural ideas to help people manage feelings and daily habits. Attachment-informed approaches look at how early connections shape current relationships and help when there are trust or closeness difficulties. Client-centred work focuses on understanding your experience without judgement, giving you space to find your own solutions. Cognitive behavioural techniques look at thoughts and behaviours to reduce anxiety, low mood and unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right way of working is a shared process. Julie will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and try different methods to see what fits. Sessions are collaborative and adjusted as needs change, so the approach can shift over time rather than being fixed at the start.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit practical needs. Video lets you work face to face from a distance. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging allow shorter, flexible contact during busy weeks. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, family and treatment commitments.