Julie Gregory-Bateman, BACP

Julie Gregory-Bateman is a trauma-informed psychotherapist who supports people navigating stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and life changes. She offers a warm, non-judgmental space where individuals can explore present difficulties or look back to earlier experiences to better understand emotions such as anger, sadness and self-doubt, and how those feelings affect life today.

Julie works collaboratively at the client pace, helping people talk through uncertainty and frustration while developing practical ways to change how they feel and respond. She brings specialist training in helping people re-evaluate their lives after sexual abuse and incest and in overcoming feelings of despair. Her approach values both present-focused work and exploration of past experiences when that is helpful for the client.

Before training as a therapist, Julie had a successful career in business management covering finance, worldwide logistics coordination, procurement, personnel and hospitality. That background informs her awareness of practical support options that may complement therapy, always within the bounds of consent and professional agreement.

Julie holds a Master of Science degree with Distinction in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, a Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy Skills, and an Advanced Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She also has an accreditation certificate in the study of dementia and related patient care, is a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), and is fully indemnity insured.

Outside of practice Julie and her family support local community projects, enjoy outdoor time with their four-legged family member, and value quieter evenings together. If Julie may be able to help, she invites prospective clients to get in touch for an initial conversation.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Julie integrates Attachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address emotional and practical needs. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current ways of relating and helps people build safer, more secure connections and self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns, teaching practical techniques to reduce anxiety, manage stress and change responses to difficult situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Julie works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences, and adapts the work as progress unfolds.

Offering sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging makes therapy more flexible and accessible for people with busy schedules, mobility limits or those who prefer remote care. These options allow clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable while maintaining continuity of support and making it easier to fit therapy into everyday life.