Julia is a counsellor and social worker with over 15 years of experience. She has worked
with a diverse range of issues such as complex mental health, grief and loss, relationship
issues, suicide prevention, addictions, and family violence. She has worked in a variety of
different settings including telephone and online services, not for profit agencies and
Employee Assistance Program.
Julia is a client centred counsellor who offers presence, genuine engagement, and a deep
understanding of core issues and childhood trauma that can lead to problems in every
aspect of one's life. She uses a range of frameworks including psychodynamic,
attachment theory and cognitive behavioural therapy.
Julia holds a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Gender Studies, a Graduate Diploma in
Community Counselling and a Masters in Social Work. She has also completed a
specialist course in Integrative Couples Therapy and training in Emotionally Focussed
Couples Therapy (EFCT).
EFCT is an effective evidence based couples therapy which recognises that emotions play
a big part in your relationship. They show you when you feel your boundaries have been
crossed, and when you feel hurt or unloved. They also show you when you feel
appreciated, valued and supported.
Julia uses EFCT to help you focus on your core emotions so you can make sense of
repeating negative cycles and patterns in your relationship. She also uses attachment
science to help you understand how the love you did or didn't receive in childhood affects
your adult relationships.
EFCT is a powerful tool and can help you to gain a better understanding of yourself, your
partner and how you relate to each other. Through EFCT, Julia can teach you how to
communicate your needs with your partner so you can both feel respected, supported,
trusted, valued, loved and deeply connected.
