Julia Woods, BACP

How her therapeutic approaches work online

Julia draws on attachment-based ideas to help people see how past relationships shape current fears and avoidance. That approach helps with anxiety around close connections and patterns that repeat in relationships. She also uses client-centred methods which focus on listening, acceptance and following what the person finds important; this is useful when someone needs a steady, non-judgemental space to talk through worries and decisions.

She also employs cognitive behavioural techniques to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviours. CBT is often used for anxiety, phobias and low mood because it breaks problems into small, manageable steps. The therapist works collaboratively to choose which of these approaches fits the client's goals and situation, and she revises the plan as progress and preferences emerge.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls suit deeper conversations and exercises that use visual cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text are helpful for quick reflections, between-session check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments and to keep continuity when life circumstances change.