Soulful Therapy for Turbulent Times

Online (UK and Europe) and in person in Brighton

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Sometimes the turbulence is quiet—a low ache beneath your days, the silent question: Is this it?

Other times, it’s louder—a relationship ending, the world shifting, the familiar falling away. A discomfort you can’t outrun.

You might feel stuck, circling the same questions.
Or carry a hum of anxiety—shaped by an uncertain future, the state of the world, or the strain in your closest relationships.

I offer therapy for anxiety, relationship struggles, and life transitions—spaces where something is ending, shifting, or calling for change.

This work isn’t about fixing you.
It’s about reconnecting you to your own wisdom and creating space for a different way of being.

We’ll explore what’s beneath the surface, so you can move through life with more clarity, steadiness, and alignment with what’s true for you.

If you're ready to take the next step, I’d love to hear from you. You can contact me here.

I’m Julie Ridlington, a Psychotherapist and Counsellor based in Brighton and Online. I offer soulful, depth-oriented therapy for adults facing anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Read more

What brings people to therapy..?

Here are some of the quiet (and not-so-quiet) questions people bring:

  • I feel low and don’t know why

  • Life is passing me by

  • I’m fearful about global politics and climate change

  • I’m wrangling with my queer identity

  • I don’t know who I am anymore (midlife / menopause)

  • I’m stuck in old patterns

  • My childhood still affects my relationships

  • I always want more from relationships — but never feel met

  • I feel like a failure

  • I’m overwhelmed with anxiety

  • I worry I can’t trust anyone

  • I feel out of place in this world

If any of these land with you, you're not alone. Therapy can help you make space for your experiences and discover new ways of being with them. You can read more here.

If you're ready to take the next step, I’d love to hear from you. You can contact me here.

And some of the benefits of coming to therapy with me…

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Soulful therapy in turbulent times doesn’t promise quick fixes — instead, it offers something deeper: a sense of homecoming.

You may find yourself:

  • More at ease within yourself, no longer battling every thought or feeling.

  • Clearer about who you are, what you value, and how you want to show up in the world.

  • More rooted in your relationships, able to speak your truth with both courage and care.

  • More trusting of your inner wisdom, even when life feels uncertain.

  • More connected to something larger — meaning, creativity, or a sense of belonging to the wider story of life.

Most of all, you may feel less alone. Your struggles, your longings, your dreams — they all have a place here.

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What Troubles You?

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    Anxiety and Uncertainty

    The world we live in can often feel overwhelming, with constant changes, uncertainties and pressures. Anxiety can take many forms, whether it’s general worry, specific fears, or an underlying sense of not being able to cope. If you are feeling alone or uncertain, you are not alone.

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    Relationship Wounds and Woes

    My work is rooted in the belief that relationships - whether with ourselves or others - are central to our emotional wellbeing. If you are experiencing relational difficulties, whether in intimate partnerships, family dynamics, friendships, or workplace connections, I am here to support you to navigate these challenges.

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    Is this it?

    Life hasn’t turned out the way you imagined. You might be approaching a milestone birthday or a significant life phase, feeling at a crossroads. Perhaps you haven’t reached where you thought you would be by now - whether in your career, relationships, or hopes for a family. Maybe you never even knew exactly what you wanted, but the absence of direction or fulfilment feels heavy.

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