Julia Yates

Julia Yates is a counsellor with a focus on evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Julia has 12 years of experience working in the United Kingdom and supports people facing stress, anxiety, LGBT-related concerns, relationship strain, grief and depression. She aims to make the first step easier and acknowledges that reaching out for help takes real courage.

Julia keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. She creates an open space where people can talk about difficult feelings without fear of judgment. The work often starts with identifying immediate worries and practical ways to cope day to day.

Over time Julia helps people explore patterns that may be keeping problems going. This can include tackling negative self-image, social anxiety, panic attacks or the effects of prejudice and discrimination. She also supports those handling changes in family structures and questions around gender and sexuality.

Her approach balances short-term strategies and deeper reflection. That means practical steps to manage symptoms alongside looking at personal values and relationships. Julia encourages self-compassion and helps people build skills for calmer thinking and steadier moods.

People can expect a warm, non-judgemental way of working and a focus on what matters to them. She aims to tailor sessions to each person’s goals and everyday life.

Evidence-based approaches and online counselling

Julia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that combine practical coping tools with reflective conversation. One common approach focuses on teaching concrete skills to reduce anxiety and manage panic, such as breathing strategies and simple behavioural steps to break cycles of avoidance. Another strand emphasises building self-compassion and addressing body image and identity-related distress by gently examining unhelpful self-beliefs and practising kinder ways of relating to oneself.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals and preferences. Together they review what is helpful and make adjustments as the work progresses, rather than sticking to a single method from the start.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around everyday life, such as fitting a short check-in during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. If you are considering remote work, confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Many people find that the flexibility of online sessions helps them stay consistent while working on anxiety, grief, body image and relationship concerns.