BACP

Julie-Ann Huggins , BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Julie-Ann

Julie-Ann Huggins is an accredited counsellor and coach who creates a warm, interactive space where difficult thoughts and feelings can be explored without judgment. She blends counselling and coaching skills to support clients in finding practical solutions, increasing self-understanding, and discovering greater meaning and purpose in life.

Her approach is informed by an interdisciplinary mix of methods, shaped into a bespoke online practice that adapts to each person's needs. Julie-Ann works with a wide range of challenges including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, self-esteem and confidence issues, addictions, parenting and family concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, and adjustments to major life changes.

She also addresses more specific areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care experiences, attachment issues, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and communication or intimacy-related problems. Her practice places emphasis on personal leadership and natural cycles of change to help clients make lasting shifts in behaviour and outlook.

Julie-Ann holds BACP accreditation - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates professional affiliation with the main UK counselling body. Her online work is designed to be flexible and tailored, supporting clients toward clearer self-understanding, healthier relationships, and sustainable change.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Julie-Ann draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside client-centered ways of working to support clients online. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that match their values - it is often useful for stress, anxiety, low mood, and motivation challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how they affect current connections and intimacy - it can help with relationship difficulties, abandonment issues, and attachment concerns. Client-Centered Therapy offers a warm, non-directive stance that prioritizes the client's perspective and fosters self-discovery, which supports self-esteem, confidence, and personal growth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Julie-Ann works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy with Julie-Ann is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, enabling flexible scheduling and access from different locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy lives or when in-person appointments are not possible, and they allow therapists and licensed professionals to tailor contact rhythms to what suits each client best.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Julie-Ann Huggins have?

Julie-Ann Huggins has five years of professional experience.

Is Julie-Ann Huggins a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Julie-Ann Huggins provide therapy?

Julie-Ann Huggins provides therapy in English.

Where is Julie-Ann Huggins located?

Julie-Ann Huggins is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Julie-Ann Huggins as my therapist?

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

Does Julie-Ann Huggins work with international clients?

Yes, Julie-Ann Huggins works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Julie-Ann Huggins 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.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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