Julia Yates
Skilful, steady support for stress and identity concerns
About Julia
Julia Yates is a counsellor with 12 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief and depression. They also help with LGBT concerns and relationship issues. Julia aims to make the first step into therapy easier by offering a calm, non-judgemental space to talk.
Julia keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on small changes that can make daily life easier. They listen carefully and help people name their worries, sort through options and plan realistic next steps.
Background and approach
Work often includes support around blended family challenges and young adult issues. Julia also addresses body image, gender dysphoria and sexuality in ways that respect each persons experience. They are comfortable talking about social anxiety, panic attacks and grief reactions.
Multicultural concerns and experiences of prejudice or discrimination are recognised and discussed openly. The counsellor helps people explore how culture and identity shape feelings and choices. Self-love and building resilience are common themes in sessions.
Sessions are offered in English and Julia accepts international clients. People can choose from video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit their life. To begin, use the platforms Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule a time.
What Julia works with
Sessions & fees
Practical approaches for online therapy and identity work
Julia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear steps and real-life goals. One common approach emphasises talking through current worries and building coping skills for anxiety and panic, helping people manage symptoms and respond to difficult moments. Another approach centres on identity and values, supporting those with gender dysphoria or LGBT concerns to explore feelings, set boundaries and strengthen self-regard.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss options, ask about your goals and preferences, and together decide which methods fit best. This way the work stays relevant to what matters most to the person sitting in the session.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let visual cues guide the conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low, live chat fits shorter check-ins and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy around work, study and busy family routines while keeping the focus on practical progress and emotional support.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
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| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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Areas of focus
What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- Experience
- 12 years
- Registered with
- BACP
- Languages
- English
