Julian Hart, BACP

Julian Hart is a counsellor with 30 years' experience helping people manage anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. He works in a straightforward, practical way and focuses on thoughts and everyday habits that shape how people feel. Julian aims to help people regain a sense of control and move through difficult moments more lightly.

He uses a mix of approaches to suit each person's needs, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred ways of working. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with attention to the habits and thought patterns that keep problems going. Practical strategies and simple exercises are used alongside gentle discussion.

Julian has a long track record of helping with anxiety disorders, depression and trauma-related problems. He also supports people facing grief, relationship strain, career change and persistent sleep or anger difficulties. Additional concerns he works with include obsessive or compulsive patterns, chronic illness or pain, and questions about life purpose.

People can expect tools to manage symptoms day to day, and space to talk through emotions and painful memories. He aims to offer clear steps that can be tried between sessions. Julian highlights building self-compassion and practical routines as part of recovery.

Julian is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Sessions are offered in English and he practices within the United Kingdom. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling options.

Using ACT and CBT online to change thoughts and habits

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts without getting stuck in them and choosing actions that match personal values. It can help with anxiety, low mood and feeling stuck by building practical habits and willingness to face difficult feelings.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It teaches clear techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking, test beliefs and develop more helpful daily routines for problems like panic, phobias, obsessive patterns and depression.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether ACT, CBT or a client-centred way of working is the best fit and adjust the plan as progress is made.

For practical matters, please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use visual tools, worksheets and homework tasks between meetings to build new habits and manage symptoms in everyday life.