Julie Kirk , BACP

Julie Kirk is a licensed therapist based in Leeds, England, with five years of professional experience and registration with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has worked with people facing stress and anxiety, family conflict, grief and loss, and challenges related to parenting, offering practical and compassionate support tailored to each person’s situation.

Julie focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and emotions can be explored safely and honestly. She combines listening with evidence-informed approaches to help clients identify patterns, build coping strategies, and move toward more balanced and satisfying everyday life. Julie recognizes that taking the first step toward change requires courage, and she aims to walk alongside clients as they work toward clearer goals and healthier relationships.

Whether someone is struggling with mood, relationship strain, trauma, or life transitions, Julie provides attentive, goal-oriented care adapted to each person’s needs. She offers flexible ways to connect and supports clients through practical tools and collaborative planning that foster resilience and renewed direction.

Therapeutic Approaches and How They Work Online

Julie draws on client-centered therapy to place the client's experience and preferences at the heart of the work, offering a supportive environment where people are listened to and encouraged to explore their feelings and values. This approach can be helpful for those navigating grief, relationship issues, or questions of identity.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT - which focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviour. CBT helps with anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful thinking by teaching practical strategies to test and shift patterns that maintain distress.

Motivational interviewing is another tool Julie brings to sessions when clients want help finding motivation to change strong habits or make difficult decisions. It emphasizes collaboration and helps people clarify their own reasons for change without pressure.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Julie works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods feel most relevant to their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and she adapts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Julie is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care when life gets in the way of in-person appointments.