Hi! I’m Julia and I’m a registered nurse, licensed in both Ontario and Quebec, with 20+ years of combined experience working in critical care (intensive care, reproductive health, neonatology), patient education, counseling, and wellness programming for a wide variety of people and concerns.
In addition to trauma-training that I have completed at McGill University, the Canadian Trauma-Informed Practice Institute, Imagine Institute, and Mental Health Commission of Canada, my professional training includes a Bachelors in Psychology (specializations: neuropsychology, developmental psychology and child psychology), a Masters of Applied Science in Nursing, and a certification in Holistic Nurse Coaching and Consultancy. I am also completing an internationally-recognized and accredited Breathwork Facilitator training and incorporate this modality in my offerings to clients.
I work with adults who are challenged by depression, stress, anxiety, and/or trauma; those who are struggling with relationships, poor self-confidence/self-esteem, addiction/substance use recovery, burnout, loss and/or grief, or adjusting to major life transitions (e.g., divorce, career, parenthood, retirement). I support individuals with acute or chronic conditions, new diagnoses or undergoing treatment, as well as nurses or other health care professionals who are struggling with work-life integration, trauma, and stress.
I believe in a strengths-based and collaborative approach to counseling that explores practical solutions towards change in a respectful, confidential and safe space through a holistic nursing lens. Whether you seek support for anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma or personal growth, I am here to walk this journey with you. Together, we’ll craft a personalized care plan that resonates with your heart and needs.
Approaches Used:
- Somatic Experiencing
- Appreciative Inquiry
- Mindfulness Therapy/Meditation
- Trauma-informed care
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
- Neurolinguistic programming (NLP)
- Acceptance & commitment therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Breathwork
