Julie Fraser, BACP

Julie Fraser is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting pressures and eating difficulties. She supports those facing relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem and career stress. Julie also works with people experiencing sleep problems, anger and compassion fatigue. She holds BACP accreditation, which is listed as BACP. She aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where people can speak honestly about difficult thoughts and feelings. Conversations focus on what feels most urgent to each person. Julie encourages practical steps alongside reflection so people can try different ways of coping between sessions. Her approach is grounded in talking therapies that centre the person’s experience. She blends client-centred listening with goal-focused techniques to help people notice patterns and try new responses. When trauma is part of the picture, she uses trauma-focused methods to reduce the impact of distressing memories and reactions. Julie has six years of professional experience working with a range of issues including family problems, attachment concerns, and caregiver stress. She pays attention to how life events and relationships shape current difficulties. The aim is to help people regain a sense of control and move towards clearer choices. People who choose to work with Julie start by describing what they most need help with. Sessions are collaborative, and she supports people to set manageable goals and review progress over time.

How chosen approaches translate to online working

Client-Centred Therapy is about being heard and understood. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is said and follows the person’s lead to build clarity about feelings and needs. This approach helps when people are unsure where to start or need a calm space to talk.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts, feelings and actions link together. It uses simple experiments and practical exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and try new behaviours, which can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach usually happens together. The counsellor will discuss what matters most, try out methods and adapt the work to fit goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that helps people see which tools feel most helpful.

If you are considering online work, please confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people join from quieter surroundings or choose a phone call when bandwidth or visual focus is an issue. Registered or accredited professionals can explain which online arrangements will best meet your needs during the initial matching and scheduling steps.