Julie Jay, MA, MACP
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC # 22198)
Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC # 11245596)
About Julie
My personal journey began in my youth when I started searching for the meaning of life. This quest took me across the globe to Thailand, India, and Nepal, where I immersed myself in Buddhism, meditation, and languages. In Thailand, I practiced meditation and had the privilege of guiding others in mindfulness. My curiosity about Buddhism led me to India, where I studied Tibetan language, and later to Nepal, where I completed both undergraduate and graduate studies in Buddhism and Himalayan Languages. During this time, I also translated Buddhist texts and completed various meditation retreats.
As I delved deeper into Buddhism, I realized that true healing requires both spiritual and psychological growth. This insight led me to pursue graduate studies in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. The integration of these approaches has allowed me to offer compassionate care to people from all walks of life. My experience working with vulnerable youth has given me a deep understanding of the effects of childhood trauma and abandonment on adult life.
Being a second-generation Chinese Canadian, I am passionate about incorporating your cultural wisdom, knowledge, and spirituality into our therapy sessions. I believe in meeting people where they are and helping them discover themselves with acceptance, kindness, and compassion.
In therapy, I blend various approaches to find what works best for you, with a strong emphasis on creating a therapeutic relationship based on unconditional positive regard, empathetic understanding, and authenticity.
I am trained as an EMDR therapist and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist by the IFS Institute. I also integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Transpersonal Therapy, Harm Reduction and Integration and into my practice.
When I’m not working, you can often find me taking long walks on the beach, paddle boarding, hiking, traveling, gardening, and spending quality time with my partner and cat.
Education
MA in Counselling Psychology - Yorkville University (Graduated with Distinction)
MA in Buddhist Studies - Centre for Buddhist Studies, Kathmandu University
Dissertation - Oral Instructions: The Formation of a Tibetan Literary Genre
BA in Buddhist Studies and Himalayan Language - Centre for Buddhist Studies, Kathmandu University
Certificates
Complex Trauma Certification Training (in progress) - Janina Fisher, PhD
Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration - Numinus
Internal Family Systems (Level 1) - Internal Family Systems Institute
EMDR Basic Training - EMDRIA with Sue Genest
The Flash Technique: Basic Principles and Protocols - Dr. Philip Manfield
Introduction to Psychedelics - Numinus
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Beginners - Dr. Russ Harris, Psychwire
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT) - Medical University of South Carolina
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) - LivingWorks
Cultural Safety Training - The Federation of Community Social Services of BC
Meditation Instructor Course - International Buddhist Centre, Wat Pradhatu Doi Suthep
Professional Development Training
EMDR & Parts Work for Treating Complex Trauma - Arielle Schwartz, PhD
The Art of Intuition: Bringing Your Full Self Into Your Clinical Practice - Frank Anderson, MD
Transforming Trauma with Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy - Dr. Sue Johnson and Dr. Leanne Campbell
EMDR: A Rapid, Safe and Proven Treatment for Trauma - Megan Boardman
Healing the Fragmented Self After Trauma and Stabilizing the Unstable - Dr. Janina Fisher
Rates
Julie is now accepting new clients at Inner Knowing Therapy at a rate of $140 / 50 minute session and $200 / 80 minute session. Insurance
Please contact your health insurance provider for counselling coverage under a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) or Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC). You can submit your receipt to your insurance provider for reimbursement.
Direct Billing
Manulife, Beneva, Adjudicare, Equitable, Johnston Group, Industrial Alliance, The People Corporation, Chamber of Commerce, RWAM, ESC, BPA, Coughlin, Cowan, Maximum Benefit, CINUP, First Canadian, Alberta Blue Cross, Crime Victim Assistance Program, ICBC
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
If your employer provides an EAP, you may be eligible for free counselling for a limited amount of sessions with Greenshield, Inkblot Therapy, Sparrow, and more. You can match with Julie through these EAPs with the referral code: UE3KHVYB.
Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP)
CVAP assists victims, immediate family members, and some witnesses in coping with the effects of violent crime to cover counselling, medical, and other expenses. You can learn more about CVAP’s benefits and apply here.
