Couples Therapy & Individual Counselling in Nanaimo

Here to support individuals and couples through the messy, beautiful, and difficult parts of life and relationships.

Hi, I’m Julia!

Outside the therapy room, my life is full of the same messy, beautiful complexities many of my clients face. I’m a mom to kids ranging from toddler to preteens, a stepmom, a co-parent, a dog mom, a hockey mom, a soccer mom, a sister, a half-sister, an aunt, a daughter, a wife, and an ex-wife. I know what it means to juggle many roles, embrace imperfections, and still search for joy. It’s this lived experience that makes me deeply honored to walk alongside clients as they do the same.

At the heart of my work is the belief that while we are often hurt in relationships, we can also heal through them. Many of the challenges we face today come from the ways we learned to cope and get by in our earliest relationships—ways that worked back then but may not serve us anymore. In therapy, I focus on the resilience you’ve already built, helping you create healthier boundaries and new ways of connecting that honor your needs and support your growth.

 

Training & Professional Background

My work is grounded in advanced education in trauma, attachment, and relationship dynamics. I hold a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and regularly pursue specialized training to ensure the therapy I offer is both compassionate and clinically effective.

I’ve completed extensive post-graduate training to deepen my work with individuals and couples. These specialized areas include:

  • Reproductive Trauma

  • Somatic Therapy for Complex Trauma

  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Levels 1 & 2

  • Relational Life Therapy – Level 1

  • Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician

  • Reunification Therapy Specialist

  • Co-Parenting with a Narcissist

  • Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional (CSTIP)

  • Integrative DBT Certification

This training allows me to understand not just what you’re going through, but why it feels so hard — and how to help you move forward. My approach blends evidence-based methods with warmth, honesty, and a deep respect for your lived experience.

My Services

Couples Counselling

Offered online or in person, couples therapy creates a space where both partners can feel heard, understood, and supported. If you’re tired of repeating the same fights or feeling alone in your relationship, counselling can help you reconnect, rebuild trust, and work together again.

Individual Counselling

Available virtually or in person, individual counselling provides support for clients navigating relationships, emotional challenges, and major life changes. Together we’ll work toward relief from overwhelm, healthier boundaries, and a stronger sense of confidence and connection.