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Julia Garnham, NCPS

Somatic-informed counsellor for stress and trauma

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About Julia

Julia Garnham is a counsellor who works with people facing stress, anxiety and depression. She uses somatic ideas alongside talking therapy to help clients notice how the body and mind affect each other. Julia holds NCPS, which is shown as NCPS on her profile.

Julia keeps sessions simple and practical. She listens and helps people find small changes that make daily life easier. Clients may use breathing, grounding or movement to calm the body alongside conversation.

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Background and approach

Her background blends several approaches so sessions can be adjusted to each person. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns and on client-centred work to follow what the person brings. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used when thinking patterns and behaviours are getting in the way.

Hypnotherapy and creative exercises such as journaling or art are available when they suit the client. These are offered as options to help access feelings or build new ways of coping. Julia has four years of practice and works with people managing trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, grief, life transitions and related concerns.

She also supports people dealing with abandonment, control issues, dissociation, caregiving stress and domestic violence related impacts. Sessions take place online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging, and Julia works with people in the United Kingdom and internationally. If someone wants to start, they complete a short matching form and then schedule sessions according to availability.

How somatic and talking approaches work online

Somatic work pays attention to how the body holds stress and emotion, using breathing, grounding and simple movement to help people feel steadier. Attachment-based therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and can help with trust, abandonment and commitment concerns. Client-centred therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor, following their priorities and pace while providing a non-judgemental space.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss goals, try different ideas and adjust methods based on what helps most. Clients are encouraged to give feedback so the way of working can change as progress is made.

Online sessions use video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible and accessible. These formats allow practical tools, somatic exercises and reflective conversation to happen from home or another comfortable place. People can choose the format that fits their life and switch between methods as needed.
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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Julia focus on?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment issues, body image, caregiving stress and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is pluralistic and somatic-informed, mixing methods to suit each person. Sessions may include talking, grounding exercises, journaling or hypnotherapy elements when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Julia has four years of experience working with people on trauma, mood and relationship-related issues. That experience informs a practical, adaptable way of working.
Where is she based and what credentials are shown?
She practises in the United Kingdom and holds NCPS, which appears as NCPS on her profile.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. This gives several ways to connect depending on personal preference.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and region.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.