- Guilt and shame
- Stress and panic
- Self esteem work
About Julie
Julie McAulay is an NCPS counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Julie also supports people coping with life changes and the particular burdens of guilt and shame.
Julie listens for the practical problems behind strong emotions. She helps people name what is happening, spot patterns that keep difficulties going, and try small changes to test what helps. Conversations are straightforward and focused on what the person wants to change or understand.
Her work often breaks down overwhelming things into short, manageable steps. That might mean looking at everyday routines, unhelpful thoughts, or ways of reacting in social situations. Julie uses methods grounded in evidence to address panic, seasonal low mood, and social anxiety alongside general worry and low mood.
Clients can expect a collaborative approach where their experience guides the work. Julie treats the person as the expert on their life and brings practical techniques and questions to try together. Sessions aim to reduce the weight of difficult feelings and make daily life easier to manage.
She conducts sessions in English and practices within the United Kingdom. People who want to begin are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the service button provided.
Therapeutic approaches used and how online sessions work
Julie uses evidence-based techniques that focus on thoughts, behaviours and routines. Cognitive-style approaches help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts that fuel guilt, shame and anxiety. These techniques work by identifying specific thinking patterns and trying different responses to see what shifts feelings.Behavioural and skills-focused work targets what people do day to day. This can include paced exposure for panic or social fears, activity planning for low mood and seasonal low periods, and small experiments to build confidence. The emphasis is on practical tasks that can be tried between sessions to measure progress.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively with the client to choose techniques that fit their needs, goals and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps and what does not.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and offer a way to check in from a quieter location. Registered or accredited professionals can use online work to keep continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult to arrange.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem and coping with life changes, including guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She focuses on understanding the situation and the thoughts that keep those feelings active, then tries practical steps to change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where does she practise?
Julie holds NCPS and works in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be done in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with people outside the UK?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking by checking the service details, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.