Julie Gregory-Bateman, BACP

Julie Gregory-Bateman offers a calm, approachable way to talk about feeling low, worried or overwhelmed. She uses straightforward conversation to help people make sense of present problems and to find practical ways to feel better. Julie works in a warm, non-judgemental manner so clients can go at their own pace and decide what to focus on.

Julie tailors sessions to what each person needs. Some people concentrate on current difficulties and coping strategies. Others look back to earlier experiences to understand recurring feelings such as anger, sadness or self-doubt. That reflection can make daily problems easier to manage.

Her background includes a Master of Science (Distinction) in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy and an Advanced Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and holds an accreditation certificate for dementia and related patient care. These qualifications inform her practical approach to talking therapies.

Julie also brings experience from a previous career in business management, including finance and logistics, which she uses to understand practical life pressures. She is trauma-aware and has worked with people affected by sexual abuse and incest, helping them re-evaluate their lives and work through feelings of despair.

Outside work she supports local community projects and values time outdoors with her family and pet. If someone feels Julie might help, the suggested first step is to get in touch for an initial conversation.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how relationships shape feelings and behaviour; it helps people understand patterns of closeness and distance and how those patterns affect current wellbeing. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's experience at the heart of each session, offering listening and empathy to help people find their own answers. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right way to work together is part of the process. Julie will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then decide collaboratively which approach or mix of approaches to use. That shared planning aims to make sessions relevant and manageable for each person.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to attend a physical clinic and helps maintain continuity when life circumstances change.