About Julia
Hi, I’m Julia — a counsellor with over fifteen years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and survivors of relational trauma.
My counselling journey began in 2006, when I volunteered as a telephone counsellor with Lifeline Australia.That early work affirmed what would become the core of my career: a deep commitment to showing up for people in their most vulnerable moments with compassion, clarity, and genuine human presence.
I completed a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Gender Studies at the Australian National University (2007).
Over the next decade, I worked across a range of specialised fields, including domestic and family violence, perinatal mental health, addictions, and suicide prevention.
These years shaped my understanding of trauma, relationship dynamics, and the complex systems people navigate when seeking safety and connection.
In 2018, I completed my Master of Social Work and went on to undertake specialist training in Integrative Couples Therapy through Relationships Australia, followed by a 12-month couples counselling internship.
I now work primarily with couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), helping people understand their relational patterns, strengthen emotional connection, and build healthier, more secure bonds.
My approach is empathic, evidence-based, and grounded in the belief that healing happens through connection—both to ourselves and to the people who matter most.
Alongside my counselling practice, I host the Just Listen To Me podcast, where I explore relationships, attachment, emotional health, and the complexities of human connection through an Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) lens.
The podcast brings together practical insights, clinical experience, and conversations with leading experts to make relationship science more accessible for individuals, couples, and fellow therapists.
My goal is to bridge the gap between the therapy room and everyday life, helping listeners better understand themselves, their relationships, and the patterns that shape them.
Qualifications
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Bachelor of Arts (Gender Studies) — Australian National University
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Master of Social Work
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Specialist Course in Integrative Couples Counselling — Relationships Australia
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Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (Core Skills A & B)
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The Gottman Institute: Couples Therapy (Level 1 & Level 2)
