Julie Shankly , BACP

Julie Shankly is credentialed in the United Kingdom and brings 21 years of professional experience to her therapeutic work. She specialises in supporting people who are dealing with stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflicts, and intimacy-related concerns, shaping each conversation around the needs presented in the moment.

Julie practices with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts both dialogue and treatment plans to reflect each client’s individual circumstances. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her affiliation with a recognised UK counselling organisation.

She recognises that beginning therapy takes courage and values the step people take to seek support. Her approach aims to provide a thoughtful, personalised space where practical strategies and emotional understanding are balanced to help clients move forward.

Therapeutic approaches and how online therapy works

Julie Shankly draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on understanding each person’s experience and creating a collaborative, non-judgmental space where the client’s priorities guide the work. This approach is useful for exploring relationship concerns, family dynamics, and emotional difficulties that benefit from empathic listening and personalized pacing.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and learn practical strategies to reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, or low mood. CBT is goal-oriented and often includes exercises that clients can use between sessions to support progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Julie works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses to ensure a good fit.

Online therapy with Julie can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or those living outside the local area. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and continue work consistently, whether for short-term problem solving or longer-term personal growth.