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Julia Kaya, BACP

Supportive counsellor for stress and anxiety

12 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Julia

Julia Kaya helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety. She is a counsellor with 12 years of experience and holds BACP registration. She offers calm, straightforward support for those ready to take a first step toward change.

Julia works with people coping with addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and grief. She also helps with communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, and problems connected to drug and alcohol use.

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Background and approach

Other areas she addresses include obsessive or compulsive behaviours, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress and process addictions such as gambling or exercise. Her style is direct and non-judgemental. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage distress and on making small changes that build up over time.

Clients can expect to talk through what matters most to them and to plan realistic steps between sessions. Julia practises from the United Kingdom and works with international clients in English. She has developed straightforward ways to support people who are finding daily life hard because of stress, past hurt, or addictive behaviours.

Her practical approach aims to make therapy useful from the first few meetings. People usually begin by describing their current struggles and priorities. From there she helps set goals and chooses methods that match each person’s needs and situation.

The emphasis is on collaboration, clear communication and steady progress.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Julia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to reduce anxiety and manage addictive behaviours. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence, which helps reduce worry and panic. This kind of work suits people dealing with anxiety, obsessions, or panic attacks.

Another key strand involves behavioural strategies to cut down addictive patterns and build healthier routines. These practical techniques look at triggers, small habit changes, and ways to handle urges without judgement, which can benefit people with process or substance-related addictions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to agree goals and to try methods that fit each person’s needs and circumstances. Together they review what helps and adapt the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy lives or limited local options. Video calls let you work face to face when needed, phone sessions are useful for shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging can provide quick support between meetings. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and to fit sessions around work or family commitments.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and grief, and related issues such as panic attacks and obsessive behaviours.
What is the therapeutic style like?
Her approach is direct and non-judgemental, focusing on practical steps and clear communication to reduce distress and build coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has worked in the field for 12 years and has built experience helping people with addiction, trauma, relationship issues and anxiety.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is BACP registered and practises in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
12 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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