Julie-Ann Huggins, BACP

Warm, solution-focused counsellor and coach

Online and flexible sessions
BACP accredited therapist
Focus on lasting change

About Julie-Ann Huggins

Julie-Ann Huggins is an accredited counsellor and coach who creates an open, nonjudgmental space for exploring difficult thoughts and feelings. She works in a warm, interactive style that encourages clients to identify practical solutions, build skills for improvement, and rediscover meaning and purpose in their lives.

Her practice embraces an uplifting approach to counselling and psychotherapy that pays attention to natural life cycles and personal leadership techniques to support sustainable change. This perspective is designed to help clients make shifts that last beyond individual sessions.

Julie-Ann uses an interdisciplinary method to build a bespoke online practice tailored to each person she works with. That approach supports deeper self-understanding, clarifies how individuals affect their surroundings and relationships, and helps uncover pathways to resolve a wide range of difficulties. Areas she addresses include family situations, anxiety, depression, loss, climate grief, alcoholism, drug misuse, ambiguous loss, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

She holds BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. Julie-Ann aims to combine practical support with empathic listening to help clients move toward more satisfying and manageable lives.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteemCareer difficulties

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Julie-Ann Huggins have?

Julie-Ann Huggins has 5 years of experience as a counsellor and coach.

Is Julie-Ann Huggins a licensed therapist?

Yes. Julie-Ann Huggins holds BACP accreditation. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and is the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

In which languages does Julie-Ann Huggins provide therapy?

Julie-Ann Huggins provides therapy in English.

Where is Julie-Ann Huggins located?

Julie-Ann Huggins is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Julie-Ann Huggins as my therapist?

You can work with Julie-Ann Huggins through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Julie-Ann Huggins work with international clients?

Yes, Julie-Ann Huggins works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Julie-Ann Huggins cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Julie-Ann draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and take purposeful action even when difficult thoughts or emotions are present. ACT is practical for managing anxiety, stress, low motivation, and challenges that interfere with living a valued life. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore how early relationships shape current patterns - it helps with relationship difficulties, intimacy-related struggles, and repeat interpersonal conflicts by increasing understanding of attachment needs and responses. Client-Centered Therapy informs her warm, collaborative stance; it emphasizes empathy, active listening, and working at the client’s pace to build self-awareness and confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Julie-Ann works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as those needs change. This collaborative process helps shape a personalised plan that feels manageable and relevant.

Online therapy with Julie-Ann is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility to match sessions to daily life and energy levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from different locations, and fit therapy into a busy schedule while working toward meaningful change.

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