Meet Julie Hannan

Hi, and a very warm welcome to my website. I’m Dr Julie Hannan — a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, Author, and founder of The Midlife Academy.

Like many of the people I work with, I’m living my own midlife chapter — navigating change, meaning, and identity from both a professional and personal perspective. That experience informs the warmth, empathy and realism I bring to my work with clients every day.

I help adults who find themselves at a crossroads — when the life they’ve built no longer feels like it fits. My practice focuses on identity, relationships, purpose, and emotional well-being during times of transition.

Professional Background

Before training as a psychologist, I spent a decade in the corporate sector, culminating in my role as Offshore Sales Director and Board Member for a multinational financial organisation in Jersey. Those years taught me a great deal about ambition, resilience, work-life balance, and motivation — insights that now shape my work with professionals and business leaders as they manage stress, burnout, and change.

After retraining in psychology, I worked across NHS and private settings, founded a multidisciplinary mental health clinic, and later returned to independent practice to focus on what matters most to me: helping people understand themselves and find authenticity, freedom, and vitality in midlife.

My approach combines elements of Jungian, existential, and psychodynamic psychology with a practical and compassionate style. With clients, I aim to offer insight, exploration, depth, and practical clarity to help them understand the challenges they face.

Author and Speaker

I’m the author of The Midlife Crisis Handbook — a practical, research-based guide to navigating identity collapse and renewal in midlife.

My writing and commentary have appeared in The iPaper, The Times, The Telegraph, and a range of magazines, where I explore topics such as psychological growth, changing values and priorities, resilience, and the pursuit of meaning. I also speak regularly on podcasts and at professional and public events and am due to present on the topic of midlife psychology at the 2026 Psychotherapy Excellence Conference.

Further details of my media work and upcoming speaking engagements can be found at The Midlife Academy.

Working With Me

In addition to my writing and teaching, I work with a small group of private clients each week. My sessions are collaborative, thoughtful, and evidence-based — helping you make sense of change, release old patterns, and move toward a life that feels more genuine and meaningful. I offer one-to-one therapy online, both privately and through healthcare insurers.

If you’d like to inquire about personal therapy, please contact me.

Professional Credentials

• Chartered Counselling Psychologist (HCPC Registered; Member of The British Psychological Society)
• Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (DCPsych)
• Experience across NHS, private, and organisational settings
• Registered Provider with Bupa, AXA and other major health insurance companies.