Julie Kirk, BACP
Leeds therapist supporting change and resilience
- Leeds-based therapist
- Stress and anxiety support
- BACP member
About Julie Kirk
Julie Kirk is a Leeds-based therapist with five years of professional experience who supports people managing stress, anxiety, family conflict, grief and parenting concerns. She combines a calm, accepting presence with practical focus to help clients explore difficult feelings and identify steps toward greater wellbeing.
Licensed to practise in Leeds, England, Julie holds the BACP credential - membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which denotes professional training and adherence to industry standards. In sessions she works to build an open atmosphere where thoughts and emotions can be expressed without fear of judgment, encouraging honest reflection and collaborative problem solving.
Julie understands that seeking therapy requires courage, and she positions herself as a steady supporter through that process. She aims to help clients find more fulfilling and happier ways of living by listening carefully, validating experience, and helping to develop coping strategies that fit each person’s life and goals.
Licensed to practise in Leeds, England, Julie holds the BACP credential - membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which denotes professional training and adherence to industry standards. In sessions she works to build an open atmosphere where thoughts and emotions can be expressed without fear of judgment, encouraging honest reflection and collaborative problem solving.
Julie understands that seeking therapy requires courage, and she positions herself as a steady supporter through that process. She aims to help clients find more fulfilling and happier ways of living by listening carefully, validating experience, and helping to develop coping strategies that fit each person’s life and goals.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Julie Kirk have?
Julie Kirk has five years of professional experience working with clients.
Is Julie Kirk a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is licensed to practise in Leeds, England and holds the BACP credential.
In which languages does Julie Kirk provide therapy?
Julie provides therapy in English.
Where is Julie Kirk located?
Julie is based in the United Kingdom, practising in Leeds, England.
How can I work with Julie Kirk as my therapist?
You can work with Julie through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Julie Kirk work with international clients?
Julie does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Julie Kirk cost?
Costs can vary based 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with Julie. Depending on her availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Julie integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into her online practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s experience guides the work; it helps people build self-understanding, emotional acceptance, and stronger coping skills. CBT is a structured, present-focused approach that helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replace them with more adaptive strategies, often useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Julie works with each client to understand their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring, and she adapts techniques so the therapy aligns with what feels most helpful and practical for the individual.
Online sessions offer flexibility in how people engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives or when in-person meetings are not practical. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals from their own environment while working together toward meaningful change.