Counsellor profile
Julie McAulay, NCPS
Counsellor - stress and anxiety support
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Self esteem work
About Julie
Counsellor Julie McAulay is registered with NCPS and has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Julie also helps those coping with life changes and problems such as guilt, panic attacks, Seasonal Affective Disorder and social anxiety.
Julie uses straightforward, conversational sessions. She listens to the person's experience and helps them notice their strengths. Conversations focus on practical steps people can try between sessions as well as talking things through in the room.
Her approach treats the person as the expert on their own life. She works with clients to set clear, realistic goals. Sessions look at patterns, thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going, and at ways to change them.
Julie aims to make appointments plain and predictable. People can expect a steady pace, with time to reflect and time to plan next steps. She encourages small experiments and regular check-ins on progress.
Her practice is based in the United Kingdom and sessions are held in English. Before booking, people should check the current session options and formats offered to confirm they match their needs.
Therapeutic approaches and remote counselling
Julie mentions evidence-based therapeutic techniques as the basis for her work. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours, which can help with anxiety, depression and panic. Another approach concentrates on grief and loss, helping people make sense of their feelings and find manageable ways to cope day to day.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Julie will discuss different options with each person and agree on a plan together. The choice is guided by the client's concerns, goals and what feels most helpful in practice.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so check the current session options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life, such as keeping appointments when travel is difficult or taking a shorter check-in during a break at work. It can also reduce the need to travel and help maintain continuity when plans change. Registered or accredited professionals including counsellors use remote sessions to offer continuity and convenience while working through practical steps and reflection together.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression, including panic attacks, social anxiety and Seasonal Affective Disorder.
How would you describe her way of working?
She uses conversational counselling that focuses on noticing strengths, setting goals and trying practical steps between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
Which credential does she hold?
She is registered with NCPS, as stated in her profile.
Can I have sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.