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Julia Slek, BACP

Calm support for grief and life changes

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About Julia

Julia Slek offers a calm, listening presence for people facing loss, stress and life changes. She writes plainly and keeps sessions focused on what matters now. Julia is introduced here by name to make it easier to decide if she might be a good match.

Julia is a BACP counsellor with five years of practice. Her work centres on bereavement and palliative care, and she also helps people cope with anxiety, depression and addiction.

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How Julia works

She speaks English, Russian and Ukrainian which can help when language matters during tough conversations. Her style is person-centred, which means she treats the client as the expert on their own life. Sessions aim to make sense of feelings, reactions and choices without judgement.

The aim is practical: better understanding, clearer next steps and more manageable day-to-day coping. Julia uses approaches drawn from client-centred methods, Imago relationship ideas and trauma-focused work. She draws on these to tailor the way she listens, asks questions and offers reflections.

This variety helps address grief, relationship strain, trauma and the everyday problems that pile up. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging so people can choose what fits their routine. Costs vary by location and the service uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Julia lists 3 ways of working on the entry:

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What Julia works with

The areas below are the ones Julia selected when setting up a profile. The first one is listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.

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Training and background

Register BACP
Years in practice 5
Languages English, Russian, Ukrainian
Session format Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging
Country United Kingdom

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Online support options

How Julia’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following the client’s lead. It helps people feel understood and supports clearer decision making when facing grief, stress or life changes.

Imago Relationship Therapy looks at communication patterns in close relationships and aims to improve understanding between partners or individuals who want healthier interactions. It helps with recurring conflict, intimacy-related issues and improving how people connect emotionally.

Trauma-Focused Therapy pays attention to how past hurt affects current reactions and coping. It offers gentle, structured ways to reduce overwhelm and build safer ways of responding to triggers.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about what feels most helpful, try methods collaboratively, and adjust based on needs, goals and personal preference. This is a shared process rather than a fixed plan.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a busy day. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options give flexibility for different schedules and communication styles.

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Common questions

What concerns does Julia help with?
She works with grief, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, eating and intimacy-related issues, and related problems such as low self-esteem and depression.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her core style is person-centred counselling, with additional use of Imago relationship ideas and trauma-focused approaches to suit different needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience supporting people through bereavement, palliative care issues, anxiety and depression.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as supplied in her profile.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Russian and Ukrainian.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients; sessions are arranged for those within the specified region.
What session formats does she offer and how are they useful?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging so people can pick formats that suit their schedules and communication preferences.
How are costs and the first steps handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, press the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to therapist availability.

A practical next step

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