Julie Gates, BACP
Gentle client-centred counsellor for all ages
- Client-focused support
- Works with youth and adults
- BACP registered therapist
About Julie Gates
Julie Gates is a UK-based counsellor with five years of professional experience supporting adults, young people aged 9 to 18, parents and carers. She specialises in a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, self-esteem and confidence, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD and compassion fatigue. Her work also addresses intimacy, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, and the practical and emotional impacts of life changes.
Julie practises from a client-centred stance that places the therapeutic relationship at the heart of the work. She combines this with psychodynamic insights and solution-focused techniques when helpful, and often weaves in mindfulness and creative strategies to enhance personal exploration and coping. Her style is described as gentle and supportive, aimed at helping people explore thoughts and feelings, uncover what may be holding them back, and build the skills and self-understanding needed to move forward.
She holds accreditation with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and has completed a Level 4 Diploma in Psychodynamic and Person-Centred Counselling as well as a Level 5 Certificate in Counselling Children and Young People, reflecting training in both adult and youth work. Julie offers an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where clients can take courageous first steps toward greater wellbeing and positive change.
Julie practises from a client-centred stance that places the therapeutic relationship at the heart of the work. She combines this with psychodynamic insights and solution-focused techniques when helpful, and often weaves in mindfulness and creative strategies to enhance personal exploration and coping. Her style is described as gentle and supportive, aimed at helping people explore thoughts and feelings, uncover what may be holding them back, and build the skills and self-understanding needed to move forward.
She holds accreditation with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and has completed a Level 4 Diploma in Psychodynamic and Person-Centred Counselling as well as a Level 5 Certificate in Counselling Children and Young People, reflecting training in both adult and youth work. Julie offers an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where clients can take courageous first steps toward greater wellbeing and positive change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
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 five years of professional experience.
Is Julie Gates a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Julie Gates provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Julie Gates located?
Julie Gates 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 cancelled 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Julie uses client-centred therapy to build a supportive, empathic relationship where clients feel listened to and respected; this approach helps people work through low self-esteem, anxiety, relationship concerns and general life stress by centring the client's own goals and pace.She also draws on psychodynamic therapy to explore patterns rooted in past experiences and relationships, offering a way to understand recurring emotional responses and attachment-related issues over time. When appropriate, solution-focused techniques are used to identify practical strengths and small, achievable steps toward specific goals, which can be helpful for managing immediate problems and motivation.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Julie works with clients to choose methods that fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the focus as progress is made and priorities change.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for people to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or while travelling, and integrate therapy into busy lives while working with registered professionals and therapists who can adapt treatment to each person's situation.