Julia Slek , BACP

Julia Slek is a qualified counsellor based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, who brings focused support to people navigating loss, life-limiting illness, and bereavement. She has developed experience working with clients and their families through palliative care and the complex emotions that follow significant loss, and she is also trained to support individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, and a range of other life challenges. Julia holds BACP accreditation - membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects professional training and adherence to recognised practice standards.

Working from a person-centred perspective, Julia treats each person as the expert on their own life and creates a non-judgmental space to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Her approach emphasises listening, empathy, and helping clients discover their own path forward rather than prescribing fixed solutions. She offers flexible appointment options, including in-person meetings, online video sessions, and phone counselling, and she is available on Mondays and Friday afternoons.

Fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian, Julia welcomes people who prefer to work in any of those languages. She aims to provide a warm, supportive environment for anyone feeling stuck or overwhelmed and collaborates with clients to find practical ways to manage difficult emotions and move toward greater well-being.

Online Therapeutic Approaches and Support

Client-Centred Therapy places the person and their experience at the heart of the work. It focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where clients explore their feelings and make meaning of their experiences, which can be helpful for grief, anxiety, and self-esteem concerns.

Imago Relationship Therapy looks at how past relational patterns influence current partnerships. It supports couples and individuals to improve communication, rebuild connection, and address intimacy-related issues by understanding the dynamics that drive conflict and closeness.

Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the impact of traumatic events and abuse by helping clients process distressing memories and learn coping strategies for managing triggers and emotional responses. This approach can support recovery from trauma and reduce its ongoing effect on daily life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Julia collaborates with each person to identify which methods are likely to fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to access support around work, caregiving, or mobility constraints. These options help maintain continuity of care and allow therapists and licensed professionals to work with clients in ways that suit individual schedules and comfort levels.