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Julie Gates, BACP

Gentle client-centred counsellor for life challenges
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationships and family
  • Young people and parents

About Julie Gates

Julie Gates is a UK-credentialed counsellor with five years of professional experience, offering support to adults, young people aged 9-18, parents and carers. She works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, family conflict, low motivation, low self-esteem and confidence issues, and other common life challenges. Many clients come to her seeking help with problems that often emerge at different points in life, and she focuses on practical ways forward while listening to each person’s experience.

Her training includes a Level 4 Diploma in Psychodynamic and Person Centred Counselling and a Level 5 Certificate in Counselling Children and Young People. She also holds BACP accreditation, which reflects professional membership with a UK counselling body. Julie’s approach is client-centred, giving priority to the therapeutic relationship and tailoring sessions to the person in front of her. She often weaves mindfulness and creative techniques into her work to help clients explore thoughts, feelings and patterns that may be holding them back.

Known for a gentle and supportive style, she aims to create an open environment where feelings can be expressed without judgment. Julie encourages clients to take the courageous steps toward greater wellbeing and offers guidance and empowerment throughout that process.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also Specializes In

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Julie Gates have?

Julie Gates has 5 years of professional experience.

Is Julie Gates a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential. No additional license details were provided.

In which languages does Julie Gates provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Julie Gates located?

She is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Julie Gates as my therapist?

You can work with Julie Gates through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Julie Gates work with international clients?

Yes, Julie Gates works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Julie Gates cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Online Therapy Be a Good Fit for You?

Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist online can really help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions for many clients.

One major benefit is flexibility - clients can choose the format that fits their life best, whether that is video calls, phone sessions, live chat or in-app messaging. That adaptability makes it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family and other commitments.

Licensed professionals provide online therapy, and clients can change therapists if they would like a different fit. For many people the combination of professional support and convenient access makes online therapy a practical option for managing everyday mental health and relationship concerns.

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