- Stress and anxiety
- Panic support
- Grief and loss
About Julie
Julie McAulay is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety and panic symptoms. She supports people facing grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also helps those coping with life changes and struggles with guilt or shame.
Julie believes clients understand their own stories and brings a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions. She encourages people to notice strengths they already have. Her approach focuses on small, manageable steps that build confidence over time.
Julie has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom and holds NCPS. She aims to create a calm space for people to talk things through and to try new ways of handling difficult moments.
In sessions she listens first and then helps set realistic goals. Conversations may include looking at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going, and trying experiments that can ease panic or social anxiety. She works with seasonal mood changes and the low mood that can follow loss.
Taking a first step can feel hard, and Julie offers steady, supportive guidance while people find what works for them. She helps people build routines and coping habits that fit everyday life.
People who want to begin will be asked about what matters most to them and what they hope to change. From there she tailors sessions to practical needs and personal goals.
How therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Evidence-based techniques often used for anxiety and panic focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and testing out new behaviours. One common approach looks at patterns of thinking and helps people try different responses to anxious thoughts, which can reduce the pull of panic over time. Another helpful method focuses on gradual, controlled exposure to feared situations or sensations so anxiety can decrease through repeated practice.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will invite discussion about goals, preferences and what feels manageable. Together they will try methods and adapt them if something does not fit, keeping the process collaborative and paced to the client.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and saving travel time. Before booking, confirm which session formats the therapist currently offers, as options are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to keep regular check-ins and to try short follow-up conversations when needed, helping therapy slot into ordinary life without extra journeys.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Julie help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. There is also experience supporting panic disorder and panic attacks, grief, seasonal mood changes, guilt and social anxiety.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and down-to-earth, starting with listening and then setting small, achievable goals. Sessions aim to build coping skills and useful routines.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom and brings that hands-on experience to sessions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with NCPS and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.