Julie Kirk , BACP

Julie Kirk is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Julie focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression and relationship concerns. She also supports those dealing with parenting challenges, sleep problems and life transitions.

Her sessions aim to be open and non-judgemental. Julie creates space for people to say what they feel and think. She encourages honest talk and steady steps rather than quick fixes.

Julie draws on several practical approaches. She uses Client-Centred Therapy to follow the client’s lead and build understanding. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Solution-Focused work concentrates on small, achievable goals to make life feel more manageable.

People come to Julie for a range of concerns beyond everyday stress, including trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem problems, ADHD and bipolar-related coping. She also addresses family of origin issues, caregiver stress, body image and issues around commitment and communication.

Sessions are offered in English. Julie works through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, allowing flexibility for busy schedules. Beginning therapy is presented as a step-by-step process, with practical support for goal-setting and next steps.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The counsellor follows the person’s lead and helps them make sense of their feelings, which is useful for anxiety, grief and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, known as CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful thinking and build healthier routines, which can help with depression, stress and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk about preferences and goals and recommend which methods to try. This is a collaborative decision and can change as progress is made.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are close to face-to-face conversations and suit longer talks. Phone sessions use less data and can fit into a short break. Live chat and messaging allow quick check-ins or ongoing support when typing feels easier. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, family and daily life.