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Julie Thomason’s Bio

Advanced Training, Education, and Professional Background

Julie Thomason RCC-ACS | Online Counselling and Sex therapy for Women across BC

JULIE THOMASON

BFA MACP RCC-ACS

Hi, I’m Julie, the founder of Julie Thomason & Associates.

I am passionate about supporting Women across B.C. and Canada. On this page, you will find selected highlights from my education, advanced training, and continuous professional development, demonstrating my commitment to lifelong learning and continued growth in the field. I am actively pursuing sex therapy certification to ensure you receive current, informed, evidence-based, therapeutic care.

Julie Thomason’s Education and Advanced Clinical Training

Empowering YouR WELLBEING with Therapy & SUPERVISION

Professional Memberships & Educational Highlights

Julie Thomason holds a Masters of Counselling Psychology (MACP) from Yorkville University and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (2017) and Approved Clinical Supervisor (2024) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors.

Registered Clinical Counsellor (2017)

Approved Clinical Supervisor (2024)

Counselling and Supervision Experience

  • Registered Clinical Counsellor, Approved Clinical Supervisor and Sex Therapist in Private Practice

    Chilliwack, British Columbia and Online 

    2018-​Current

  • ​​Chilliwack Youth Health Centre

    Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor

    Chilliwack, British Columbia

    2016-2024

  • ​​Ann Davis Transition Society

    Stopping the Violence Women’s Therapist-Individual and Groups

    Chilliwack, British Columbia​

    2017-2019  

University Education

  • Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology 

    Yorkville University, New Brunswick, Canada

    2013-2017  

  • Bachelor of Visual Arts

    Emily Carr University of Art + Design,

    Vancouver, British Columbia. Canada

    2006-2008  

  • Philosophy, Anthropology and Visual Arts

    University of the Fraser Valley, British Columbia, Canada

    2003-2006  

Emotion Focused Therapy

  • Assess, Regulate, Activate, and Transform Emotions in Psychotherapy Dr. Leslie Greenberg and Dr. Serine Warwar

    Online

    December 6th and 7th, 2024

  • Working with Emotion in Depression and Anxiety 

    Dr. Leslie Greenberg 

    Online

    October 31st and November 1st, 2024

Indigenous and First Nations Cultural Safety

  • Trauma-informed, healing-centered community wellness: Indigenized approaches to embodiment and contemplative practices with Dr. Jessica Barudin

    University of British Columbia Learning Circle Webinar

    April 17, 2024

  • Indigenous Cultural Safety

    Provincial Health Services Authority in British Columbia

    Online Training

    January 2020

  • ​Aboriginal Awareness Training

    Robert Laboucane

    Chilliwack, B.C

    October 10-11, 2019

​Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy

  • AEDP: Getting to the Heart of Change 

    Dr. Richard Harrison    

    Vancouver, B.C. 

    September 26-27, 2019

Narrative Therapy Trainings

  • Advanced Narrative Therapy Training Conference

    Steven Madigan and the Vancouver School for Narrative Therapy, Vancouver, B.C.

    Sept 17-20, 2015

  • Narrative Therapy Skills Training-3 Day Intensive

    Eterna Counselling and Steven Madigan

    Abbotsford, B.C.

    June 3-6, 2015

Email and Telehealth Therapy

  • Email Therapy Training-2 day workshop Dr. Drewlo

    Kelty’s Key - Vancouver General Hospital

    January 29, 2020 and February 13th, 2020

The Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference

  • The Evolution of Psychotherapy

    Anaheim, California, U.S.A.      

    December 13-17, 2017

Couples Counselling Training

  • The Science and Art of Couple Therapy: Creating Secure Bonds with Dr. Susan Johnson

    Justice Institute of British Columbia, New Westminster, B.C. Canada

    Nov 7-8, 2013

  • Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy Externship Vancouver Couple and Family Institute

    International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy

    Vancouver, B.C.                       

    July 6-9, 2015 

  • Sexual Health Alliance

    Online

    November 8, 9th, 2025

  • Sex and the Bonds of Attachment: An EFT Approach George Faller LMFT

    Online

    April 16, 2025

  • Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy with Dr. Sue Johnson and Gottman Couples Therapy with Dr. John and Dr. Julie Gottman

    University of Washington, Seattle, U.S.A.

    July 12-13, 2013

  • The Science Behind Relationships: Understanding Attachment, Maintenance, Infidelity and the Dissolution

    Sexual Health Alliance

    Online Conference                       

    September 16 and 17, 2023

  • Sexual Health Alliance, USA

    Online

    2022-Ongoing

  • University of British Columbia

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    May 17, 2024 and May 20, 2025

  • Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers PhD, LMFT, CST-S 

    Online

    2022-2025

Sex Therapy Education

  • Allura Sex Therapy Centre

    Online Conference

    October 23-24, 2020

  • Sexual Health Alliance

    Online

     August 24th and 25th, 2024

  • Sexual Health Alliance

    Online Conference

    September 17-18th, 2022

  • Sexual Health Alliance

    Online

    November 2 and 3rd, 2024

  • Sexual Health Alliance 

    Online Conference

    May 13-14, 2022​

  • Molly Adler LCSW, CST

    Online Workshop

    August 30, 2024

  • Online Workshop

    June 14, 2020

Sex Therapy Conferences

Sexual Identity and Sexual Trauma Training

  • Jen Wescott MA, RCC-ACS and Paul Gilmartin

    Online

    May 12, 2025

  • Sexual Health Alliance

    Online Conference

    January 20 and 21, 2024

Women’s Health: Perimenopause and Menopause

  • Group Workshop

    Online

    May 17th, 2025

  • American Association of Sexuality Educators, Coaches and Therapists

    Online

    March 21, 2025

Consensual Non-Monogamy Training

  • Sexual Health Alliance

    Online Conference

    May 21-22, 2022

  • Sexual Health Alliance

    Online Conference

    April 30-May 1, 2022

  • Virtual Summit

    October 25, 26th, 2025

  • Sexual Health Alliance

    Online Conference

    February 4-5, 2023

  • Online Workshop

    February 12, 2022

  • Online Workshop

    March 5, 2022

  • Online training

    The Alternative Sexualities Health Research Alliance (TASHRA)

    January 28, 2024

  • The Alternative Sexualities Health Research Alliance (TASHRA)

    Online Workshop

    April 20, 2024

​Kink and BDSM Training

Cultural Perspectives on Sexual Health

  • Sexual Health Alliance

    Online Conference

    April 1-2, 2023

  • Sexual Health Alliance

    Online Weekend Conference

    March 15th and 16th, 2025

  • Sexual Health Alliance

    Online

    March 23 and 24, 2024

Asexuality and Aromanticism

  • Virtual Workshop

    Aubri Lancaster (Bri/she), BA2, CSE

    December 16, 2025

  • Molly Adler LCSW, CST and Aubri Lancaster

    Online Workshop

    October 25, 2024

Out of Control Sexual Behavior Training

  • Sexual Health Alliance

    Online Conference

    May 13-14, 2023

  • Sexual Health Alliance

    Online Conference

    August 12-13, 2023

    September 14-15, 2024

The Business of Sexuality

Empowering Your Well-being

Offering trauma-informed, accessible therapy, for Women and LGBTQIA2S+ people to reclaim your body, reconnect with your sensuality, restore inner radiance, and embody empowered well-being.

Let’s explore what matters to you, together.

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