- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Parenting support
About Julie
Julie Kirk is a BACP counsellor based in Leeds, England, with five years of professional experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, and parenting concerns. Julie focuses on creating a calm, non-judgemental space for people to speak openly about what matters to them.
She has worked with issues that include depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and problems with sleep and intimacy. Julie also supports people facing life changes, coping with bipolar symptoms, and those managing ADHD-related challenges. Other areas she attends to include body image, communication problems and caregiver strain.
In sessions she draws on approaches such as client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques, motivational interviewing, narrative methods and solution-focused strategies. Julie aims to adapt these methods to suit each person's pace and goals rather than follow a single fixed model. Conversations are practical and grounded in everyday life.
Her style is warm and direct, offering clear steps to help manage difficult feelings and improve day-to-day routines. She encourages people to try small changes between sessions and to reflect on what helps them feel steadier. The overall aim is to support better coping and more confident decision-making.
If you are thinking about starting, Julie asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then book a session that fits their schedule. This helps make the first meeting straightforward and focused.
How Julie's approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people feel heard and can make it easier to talk through difficult feelings like grief, anxiety or relationship worries. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns and improve mood and sleep. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way of helping people find their own reasons to change and build motivation for steps such as managing stress or adjusting routines.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Julie will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and then suggest techniques to try together. That means the plan can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the available session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people draw on strategies between meetings and bring real-life examples into conversation for discussion.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Julie work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, parenting worries, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, sleep and intimacy issues, and other life challenges.
What is Julie's therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and direct, prioritising open conversation and practical steps. She tailors techniques to each person and encourages small changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Julie has five years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and practical concerns.
What are Julie's credentials and where is she based?
She holds BACP registration and practises in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with Julie?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with Julie?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.