Counsellor profile
Julia Slek, BACP
Counsellor - Grief and anxiety
See online counselling options- Person-centred approach
- Bereavement support
- Imago relationship work
About Julia
Counsellor Julia Slek is a member of BACP with five years' experience. She works with grief, bereavement and palliative care concerns, and also helps people with anxiety, depression and a range of other life challenges.
Julia uses a person-centred approach that treats the client as the expert on their own life. Sessions focus on listening and helping people make sense of their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. She aims to keep conversation clear and straightforward so people can take practical steps between sessions.
Her background includes work with bereavement, palliative care and life-limiting illness, and she has supported people through loss and the stresses that come with serious health problems. That experience shapes how she talks about grief and long-term change in the room.
Julia also uses Imago Relationship Therapy to look at communication patterns and connection issues. This approach can help when relationship dynamics add to stress or make it hard to be understood. She applies trauma-focused ideas when past events keep affecting daily life.
Sessions may be held in person, online or by phone; please confirm current options before booking. Julia speaks English, Russian and Ukrainian and practises from the United Kingdom. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session.
How her approaches work in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy puts the client's experience at the centre. The counsellor listens and reflects so the person can notice patterns and make changes. This method helps with anxiety, low mood and coping after loss.Imago Relationship Therapy focuses on communication and connection. It helps people spot recurring interaction patterns and try more helpful ways of speaking and listening. This can be useful for relationship stress and issues around intimacy.
Trauma-Focused Therapy aims to reduce the hold of past events on present life. It uses specific ways of working with memories and reactions so day-to-day triggers become easier to manage. This approach is chosen when past trauma affects current functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and agree a plan based on needs, goals and personal preferences. Decisions about using person-centred, Imago or trauma-focused methods are collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Practical benefits of having sessions online include fitting counselling around work, travel and family life. Online or phone sessions can make it easier to attend when travel would be difficult or when a shorter check-in is needed. Session formats were listed in the original biography, but readers should confirm which formats are currently offered before booking.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Russian, Ukrainian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with grief, bereavement and palliative care concerns, and also supports people with anxiety, depression, addictions and related issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centred approach that focuses on listening and helping clients make sense of their feelings. Imago relationship work and trauma-focused methods are also part of her practice.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with bereavement and other emotional concerns.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of BACP, which is listed as her credential.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Russian and Ukrainian.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography notes in-person, online and phone sessions; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to talk to her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.