Julia Siedlanowska MA, RCC, CCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor providing EMDR therapy, working with individuals, virtually, in British Columbia.

Julia Siedlanowska, MA, RCC, CCC

Whether you have tried many therapists, or have never been to therapy, I am comfortable working with people who are sceptical about the counselling process. I bring a trauma-informed lens to counselling to help you work through tricky moments from the past and present that we may or may not be entirely aware of.

I believe in the healing power of the therapeutic relationship. I aim to facilitate your search for personal meaning and life goals through various therapeutic techniques including EMDR, narrative therapy, and mindfulness. I have a person-centred approach, which means that I work collaboratively with you, at your own pace. I aim to be a non-judgmental listener, walking alongside you, facing anything from fears, shame, self-loathing, and other challenges to find greater self-acceptance and ease.

Before becoming a counsellor, I worked for over a decade as a voice coach with artists and students aged six to sixty-five, helping them discover confidence in themselves through voice work, drama, and public speaking to create life-affirming transformation through voice. I bring this same compassion and curiosity to my work as a Registered Clinical Counsellor.

I have a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology, and Bachelor's degree in Acting. I am registered with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. I teach the Relationship Violence Prevention Program for the Province of British Columbia Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Corrections Branch. I have worked with individuals, couples, and groups from age 3 to 70 plus.

I believe people are innately searching to lead the best lives they can, with the tools they have. I work with adults and young adults in an individual counselling setting. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to see if we would be a good match. It would be my honour to accompany you on your journey.

I am fluent in English and Polish.  

“You can’t cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water.”
— Rabindranath Tagore

Some of the challenges counselling can help you navigate are:

    • Anxiety

    • Trauma

    • Depression

    • Grief

    • Building Confidence

    • Self-Esteem and Sense of Self

    • Communication Skills

    • Stress Management

    • Personal Development

    • Past or recent Trauma or Abuse

    • Establishing and Maintaining Healthy Boundaries

    • Family Dynamics

    • Life Transitions

    • Pregnancy and Post-Partum

    • Career Planning

    • Health and Wellness

    • Fears

    • Relationship Issues

    • Emotional Regulation

    • Burn-out