Julie Jamieson

ACA

Australia

Practical, collaborative therapy for everyday challenges

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At a glance

Credentials

ACA

Registration

ACA, Australia / 11218

Experience

5 years

Languages

English

Location

Australia

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

1. • ACA counsellor
   • Motivational Interviewing
   • Focus on change

   About Julie

   Julie Jamieson greets people with a calm, practical approach. She recognises how hard it can be to ask for help and aims to make the first steps straightforward and manageable.

   Julie is an ACA counsellor (Australian Counselling Association) with five years of experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions and relationship difficulties. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client and move at a pace that feels comfortable.

   Her work blends plain-speaking discussion with goal-focused techniques. Conversations often include identifying helpful behaviour changes, learning emotion regulation strategies, and reducing unhelpful patterns that get in the way of day-to-day life. She adapts tools to each person so therapy fits their life and goals.

   Julie also pays attention to attachment issues, abandonment and family-of-origin concerns. People who are dealing with chronic illness, caregiver strain, separation or complex grief can find practical ways to manage stress and rebuild routines.

   She uses Motivational Interviewing alongside client-centred and cognitive-behavioural approaches to support change. The emphasis is on collaboration, respect and realistic steps that can be tried between sessions. If you want clear, down-to-earth support, Julie offers a steady, focused approach to help you move forward.

2. How online approaches and therapy methods can help

   Julie draws on Motivational Interviewing to support change by helping people clarify their own reasons for taking action and build motivation one step at a time. This approach is useful for habits, addictions and when someone feels stuck and unsure what to do next.
   
   She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early and current relationship patterns affect feelings and behaviour, which can be helpful for people dealing with abandonment, attachment issues or family-of-origin difficulties. Client-Centred Therapy underpins her work by keeping sessions focused on the client's priorities and pace, promoting a respectful, non-judgemental conversation.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Julie will work collaboratively to choose methods that fit a person's goals, needs and preferences, and she will adjust the plan as progress is made.
   
   If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the available session formats before booking as these are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, offer options when travel is difficult, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Practical benefits include scheduling flexibility and being able to continue work on goals from wherever you are, while the therapist helps tailor techniques to your everyday routines.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseCoping with life changesADHD

   Also works with

   AddictionsDepression

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

   Experience

   5+ years

   Listed in

   Australia

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What sorts of problems does this counsellor help with?

   She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction concerns, as well as relationship strain and ADHD-related challenges.

   What is her therapeutic style like?

   Julie combines client-centred conversation with goal-focused techniques, aiming for practical steps and emotion regulation skills that suit daily life.

   What experience does she bring?

   She has five years of professional experience working with a broad range of concerns including trauma, chronic illness and caregiver stress.

   Which credential does she hold and where is she based?

   Julie is an ACA counsellor (Australian Counselling Association) and practises in Australia.

   Can I work with her in a language other than English?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Does she see international clients?

   She is not currently taking international clients.

   How are fees and payments handled?

   Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

   How do I begin sessions with Julie?

   Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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