About Me 

My name is Julie Perry and I am a registered Social Worker who has over 17 years of clinical experience in a wide variety of settings. Some areas of practice include mental health, (including children, youth, and adults), addictions, chronic disease management, health and adjustment, family and couples counselling, grief loss, and bereavement. I believe that the key aspects for a successful counselling experience begin with a strong therapeutic relationship that is rooted in honesty, vulnerability and safety. This relationship is best paired with your desire and willingness to take steps to make changes and my passion to work with you to achieve your expressed goals. I firmly believe that as we work together you will be empowered to make changes that can result in the experience of a more fulfilling life. My role in your journey is to guide, support, and inform you to make it safely through that journey. Whether you are experiencing a mental health issue such as anxiety or depression, are concerned about addiction, are feeling lost and overwhelmed, or just feeling stuck and wanting to start a new chapter in your life, you are not alone as we are in this together and I as your guide will walk you through these times.

I have a very diversified background that allows me to assist individuals, couples, and families with a wide variety of concerns, diagnoses, and goals all in one safe space.

My Education:
 
Bachelor of Social Work at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, Kelowna, BC 
 
British Columbia College of Social Work
Registered Social Worker, BC (#10430) 
 
Experience
 
Elizabeth Fry Society
Women’s Outreach Sexual Abuse Counsellor
Specialized Victim’s Assistance Worker/Court Liaison
 
ARC Programs
Changes Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
Youth Agreements Counsellor
 Anger Management Group Facilitator                                
Behavioral Intervention Program Counsellor for individuals with ASD
Collaborative Youth and Family Counsellor                           
 
Boys and Girls Club
Reconnect Street Outreach Counsellor for Youth
Pennylane Youth Transition House
 
Interior Health Authority
Patient Family Counsellor in Hospital
Medical Social Worker (Counselling for individuals, couples and families around health-related concerns, diagnosis, caregiving as well as end of life)
Caregiver Support Group
Diabetes Social Worker
Heart Function Social Worker

My Certifications and Trainings
 
Psychosocial Care of the Bereaved & Dying                                      
Motivational Interviewing- Intensive Level 1                                      
Supporting Families with Parental Mental Illness                                  
CBT: Engaging Clients in Therapy for Depression                                 
Treating Traumatized Adults and Children                                         
Anxiety Disorders in Children & Adolescents                                      
Concurrent Disorders in Youth                                                    
Integrative Sex and Couples Certification                                                           
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy- Individual therapy
UBC Smart Mindfulness Course                  
Exploring Death, Grief, and Mourning Training
Compassion in Hard Places
Diabetes Education and Training                                                  
Violence Prevention         
 
Treatment Approaches
 
I often use a variety of treatment approaches within my sessions as I do not believe just one is a fit for everyone or every situation.
 
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Strengths Based
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Mindfulness Based
Psycho-Social Educational