- Relationship patterns
- Addiction support
- Attachment focus
About Julia
Julia Jakeman is a counsellor who uses an integrative approach to help people untangle difficult patterns. She works with adults on relationship problems, addiction, anxiety and codependency. Her style is direct but compassionate and she aims to create space for people to be seen and heard.
Julia has five years of clinical experience and more than 1,000 hours working with adults and couples in person and remotely. She has supported people through grief, trauma, depression and challenges with self-esteem. Addiction and problematic alcohol use are a particular focus within her practice.
In sessions she helps people talk through how past experiences affect current relationships. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at connection and trust. Emotion-focused methods are used when emotions feel overwhelming or confusing.
Julia also uses approaches that address traumatic memories and relationship patterns. She blends techniques to suit short-term goals or a longer therapy process. Her work often includes practical steps for coping with stress and managing cravings.
People can expect straightforward language and a collaborative pace. Julia encourages reflection and practical experimentation between meetings. To begin, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling their first session.
Approaches that translate to online counselling
Julia commonly combines attachment-based ideas and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at how relationships shape feelings and behaviour. Attachment-Based Therapy examines early patterns of connection and helps people recognise how those patterns show up now, which can help with intimacy, trust and codependency. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying core emotions and the interaction patterns they create, often useful for relationship strain and anxiety.She also uses EMDR to address traumatic memories when those memories are getting in the way of daily life. EMDR works with how distressing memories are stored so people can feel less re-triggered by past events and more able to respond in the present.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then shape sessions together. This collaborative process means the plan can change as progress is made.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact formats before booking since the biography references both face-to-face and remote work. Online counselling can make fitting therapy into a busy week easier, reduce travel time and allow people to meet from different locations. It also permits shorter check-ins or longer sessions to match practical needs.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Julia help with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, addictions and codependency, among other issues such as grief and trauma.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is integrative and personable, using clear language and a collaborative tone to explore feelings and relationship patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Julia has five years of experience and has completed over 1,000 hours working with adults and couples in both face-to-face and remote settings.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP and NCPS credentials and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography mentions face-to-face and remote work; confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.