Julie MacNaughton, RCC
Welcome! I’m glad you’re here :)
Hi, I am Julie. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BCACC and am currently accepting new clients.
Therapy Offered:
I offer individual (1-1) therapy for adults and teens who are wanting support in; reducing anxiety, learning how to better regulate and process their emotions, creating a healthier work/life balance, recovering from burnout & stress, and for disordered eating struggles.
I provide a safe, empathic and collaborative space for my clients to be with their life struggles and experiences with care and understanding and focus on supporting the learning of new coping skills, so clients can access the best versions of themselves. I approach counselling from a Trauma Informed, Strength Based Approach with a grounding in Somatic Experiencing Therapy, as well as several evidence based forms of talk based therapy, listed below.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in the understanding that acute and complex trauma, long-term stress, and the messages we received growing up can lead us to disconnect from our bodies. We then develop protection/survival patterns that stay with us long after the danger has subsided, which can then leave us feeling stuck, confused, helpless and hopeless. Somatic Therapy focuses on reducing dysregulation in the nervous system and building bridges for safety between our mind and body.
I believe being at peace is within everyone’s reach. I will work alongside you while you find clarity, connection and contentment in your life and relationships. I tailor each session to best suit your unique and individual needs that will leave you feeling heard and empowered.
A bit more about me:
I grew up on the West Coast of Vancouver Island and am based out of Victoria B.C. I am passionate about being in nature and everything outdoors. My hobbies include surfing, wildlife photography, snorkeling in the ocean and hiking with my dog. I completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology at Vancouver Island University and my Masters in Counselling Psychology from City University, Seattle.
my specializations in individual counselling:
Anxiety, Overwhelm, Stress
Emotional Dysregulation
Burnout & Overworking
Body Image Struggles & Disordered Eating
Modalities Practiced:
Somatic Experiencing
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Narrative therapy
Response-based therapy
Solution-focused therapy
