Julia Siedlanowska

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 narrative therapy, psychodrama, EMDR, 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.

I have 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 have taught the Relationship Violence Prevention Program for the Province of British Columbia Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Corrections Branch. 

I believe people are innately searching to lead the best lives they can, with the tools they have. I work with adults, children and teens, in group, couples, and individual settings. 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.  

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