Julie follows a person centered focus working with individuals, families and couples of all ages. Julie works from evidence based foundations in family therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance commitment therapy and narrative therapy to find the best fit for the individual needs. Julie also offers specialised Animal Assisted Therapy with her therapy dogs and horses Moby, Possum and Junior
. Our animal co-workers are part of Indigo, Healing with Horses and Hounds an Animal Assisted Psychotherapy Program. Animal Assisted Therapy is another way to build therapeutic relationships, and enable opportunities to talk about situations that are creating distress. Julie uses Art Therapy in sessions as a way for people to express themselves without words. Collage, paint, charcoal, clay are some of the modes of art therapy used. Julie has an extensive work experience in the Eating Disorder field. Julie is a facilitator in educative groups with parents and carers to support their understanding of how to best support their loved one through the recovery from an Eating Disorder. In her practice, The Pebbles, Julie facilitates GLOW an interpersonal Group Therapy Program to support recovery from an Eating Disorder. Julie presents information in Schools and Organisations to promote healthy body image and mindful eating, and education about supporting persons with Eating Disorders.
