Julia Slek, BACP

Julia Slek is a counsellor who helps people work through bereavement, loss and the stress that comes with life changes. She offers a calm, listening presence for people dealing with anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship strain. She speaks English, Russian and Ukrainian and works from the United Kingdom.

Julia uses a person-centred way of working. That means she listens first and follows the pace each person sets. Sessions aim to make it easier to name hard feelings, understand patterns and try small changes that feel manageable.

Her background includes several years supporting people through palliative care and life-limiting illness, and a focus on bereavement counselling. That experience informs how she accompanies people facing loss and complex emotions.

She also brings her practice to people coping with chronic pain, illness or disability, caregiver stress, body image and eating concerns, and trauma-related difficulties. Clients may find practical ways to cope and clearer ways to communicate with others in their lives.

Julia holds BACP membership, which is listed as BACP. She has five years of experience and offers sessions in person, online and by phone. People who want to begin can complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to her availability.

How Julia’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead. The therapist offers acceptance and reflection so people can understand their feelings and make their own choices; this can help with grief, anxiety and low mood.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on addressing the impact of traumatic events. It works by helping people name what happened, understand reactions, and gradually find ways to feel less overwhelmed by memories or triggers.

Finding the right approach is part of the journey. Julia works collaboratively to decide what methods suit each person’s needs, goals and preferences. She will discuss options and adjust the way of working as therapy progresses.

Julia offers online and phone sessions alongside in-person work, but people should confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, reduce travel time, and let someone check in from wherever they are based. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when video is not needed or to keep meetings shorter. Discussing practical arrangements is part of the initial matching and scheduling process.