Julia Lara Shay
Relationship Counsellor: Telehealth
Bachelor of Arts majoring in Gender Studies, a Graduate Diploma in Community Counselling and a Masters in Social Work. She has also completed a specialist course in Integrative Couples Therapy, training in Emotionally Focussed Couples Therapy (EFCT) and Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Julia is a client centred counsellor who offers presence, genuine engagement, and a deep understanding of core issues and childhood trauma that can lead to problems in relationships.
She has experience and specialist training in working with perinatal mental health and a variety of parenting issues. She uses a range of frameworks including psychodynamic, attachment and schema therapy.
Julia helps clients to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their partner and their children. She teaches couples how to effectively communicate their needs so they can feel respected, supported, trusted, valued and loved.
Julia holds a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Gender Studies, a Graduate Diploma in Community Counselling and a Masters in Social Work. She has also completed specialist training in Emotionally Focussed Couples Therapy (EFCT) and Gottman Method Couples Therapy.