Julia Harvey

Julia Harvey is a counsellor with more than 20 years of professional experience. She helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low energy or persistent health problems. She talks with clients about grief, self-esteem, motivation and career worries in a calm, non-judgemental way.

She aims for an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared. Julia invites clients to take small, practical steps towards feeling more balanced. She uses counselling and coaching to support people as they regain a sense of control over daily life.

Julia offers a holistic approach that links emotional wellbeing and physical health. She draws on client-centred work to listen closely and follow each person’s pace. Mindfulness techniques are used to help people notice bodily signals and manage stress more easily.

Her background includes long experience working with people facing long-term illness and caregiving stress, as well as issues such as eating and body image concerns, bereavement, attachment and relationship difficulties. She has written about recovery from Myalgic Encephalomyelitis in a recent book that outlines practical steps for rebuilding wellbeing.

Julia holds BACP membership, which is listed as her professional credential. She works from the United Kingdom and provides sessions in English. To begin, prospective clients use the site’s Start Therapy flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions according to her availability.

How client-centred and mindfulness approaches work online

Client-centred therapy is about being heard and understood. The counsellor follows the client’s lead, reflects what they say and helps them make sense of feelings and choices. This approach helps when someone needs a calm space to talk about grief, stress or life changes.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and body sensations without getting swept away. Short breathing or grounding practices can reduce tension and help with worry, low energy and eating-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, try techniques and adjust the plan together. This is a collaborative process that aims to match methods to the person’s needs and preferences.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm the current online options before booking. Many people find online counselling useful because it can fit more easily into busy days, avoid travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to maintain continuity of support during times of illness or caregiving demands. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists can work with clients to set a session rhythm that suits everyday life.