Meet Julia
Julia is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), and has a MA in Counselling Psychology from Athabasca University. Additionally, Julia is a certified Ayurveda Nutritionist, and a 200-level certified yoga and mindfulness teacher.
Her therapeutic approach is person-centred, trauma-informed, and stems primarily from mindfulness-based modalities, narrative therapy, and dialectical behaviour therapy.
Julia is known for being an empathetic listener, a person of integrity, and a gentle spirit.
During her personal time, Julia can be found with cup of tea, out in nature, or spending time with her husband and their daughter.
Always learning
Education & Qualifications
Julia is constantly on the lookout for new learning opportunities to ensure her therapeutic approach is evidence-based and current.
Formal Education & Designations
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Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC #18282); BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
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MA Counselling Psychology, Athabasca University
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BA, University of Calgary
Continued Education
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DBT Certificate (2022)
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DBT for Substance Use Disorders (2022)
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Mindfulness-Based Somatic Therapy, levels 1 & 2 Certification (2018)
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Narrative Therapy, levels 1 & 2 Certification (2014)
Additional Training:
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Ayurvedic Nutrition Certification (2022)
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Bibliotherapy, Literature & Mental Health Certificate (2021)
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200h Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher Training Certification (2020)
A designation of BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
"Mindfulness is a way of befriending ourselves and our experience."
Jon Kabat-Zinn