julie ridlington

I offer therapy for anxiety, relationship struggles, and life transitions — both online across the UK and in person in Brighton and London Bridge, SE1. I currently have weekday availability, with some flexibility around lunchtime and early evenings. Whether you're nearby or connecting from elsewhere, we can find a rhythm that works for you. You might be at a crossroads — or simply at the end of your tether. Something has to change. You might not know what, only that staying as you are is becoming too hard. The anxiety, disconnection, the flatness or overwhelm… is starting to take its toll. You might be navigating anxiety, low self-worth, heartbreak, burnout, or a major life transition — questioning everything from relationships and identity to the direction your life is going. These thresholds can feel overwhelming but they’re also where meaningful change begins. You may have tried to push through. Kept busy. Minimized it. Pretended. But lately it’s harder to ignore. A growing sense that life isn’t quite working — or that something deep down is asking for your attention. Therapy offers a space to begin that shift — slowly, steadily, and with support. You don’t have to know what the answer is. No need to arrive with clarity or a plan. We start wherever you are — and we take our time. Collaboratively, we’ll explore what’s happening beneath the surface. The patterns that keep repeating. The old stories you’ve internalised. The stuckness, the self-doubt, the parts of you that have been carrying too much for too long. It’s natural to want things to feel better quickly. But the most lasting change comes not from trying to fix ourselves, but from getting to know ourselves more deeply. Therapy offers that space to understand yourself more fully and begin to move toward something steadier, truer, more aligned. If you work with me, you might find yourself- Feeling more at ease in your own skin. Making choices that reflect who you really are. Letting go of people-pleasing, perfectionism, old patterns. Facing uncertainty with calm and clarity. Moving through grief or heartbreak with steadiness and care. Reconnecting to a sense of meaning, purpose, or direction. What’s it like to work with me? I’m warm, calm, and experienced. I’ll meet you as you are — no pressure to perform or explain. We begin where you are, and we go at your pace. I’m especially drawn to working with people during life transitions — whether you’re in your late twenties and feeling lost, going through menopause, facing identity questions, or grieving the end of a relationship. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t quite fit the mould, you’ll find no expectation to do so here. I'm a BACP and UKCP registered counsellor and psychotherapist with over a decade of experience offering online and in person therapy (Brighton, London Bridge, SE1) for adults including creatives, sensitives, queer clients, and those navigating midlife or identity shifts. If you’re drawn to slower, deeper work that welcomes the whole of you — even the unsure, tangled, or overwhelmed parts — you’re welcome to get in touch. Qualifications Advanced Diploma in the Application of the Arts in Therapy and Education Diploma in Integrative Counselling Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy www.julieridlingtontherapy.com Next Steps If what you’ve read resonates, you’re welcome to email me to arrange a free 20-minute call. It’s a chance for us to connect, talk through what’s bringing you here, and see whether working together feels like a good fit. There’s no pressure or obligation — just a space to begin the conversation. [email protected] www.julieridlingtontherapy.com