Julia Shay

Couples Counsellor

AREAS OF INTEREST
Couples Counselling
Relationships
Attachment Issues
Emotional Regulation Issues
Trauma

I specialise in working with couples using Emotionally Focussed Couples Therapy (EFCT). EFCT is an effective evidence based couples therapy which recognises that emotions play a big part in your relationship. They show you when you feel your boundaries have been crossed, and when you feel hurt or unloved. They also show you when you feel appreciated, valued and supported.

I use EFCT to help you focus on your core emotions so you can make sense of repeating negative cycles and patterns in your relationship. I also use attachment science to help you understand how the love you did or didn't receive in childhood affects your adult relationships.

EFCT is a powerful tool and can help you to gain a better understanding of yourself, your partner and how you relate to each other. Through EFCT, I can teach you how to communicate your needs with your partner so you can both feel respected, supported, trusted, valued, loved and deeply connected.

Read more about couples counselling and EFCT here.

 QUALIFICATIONS
Current member of AASW (Australian Association of Social Workers)
Gottman Method Couples Counselling Level 1 & 2 (February 2023)
12-month Couples Counselling Internship (Relationships Australia 2022) Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Core Skills A & B (July 2023)
Specialist Course in Integrative Couples Therapy (Relationships Australia 2021)
Master of Social Work (Federation University 2018)
Graduate Diploma of Community Counselling (University of Canberra 2008)
Bachelor of Arts majoring in Gender Studies (Australian National University 2007)

INVESTMENT
Couples counselling 60mins - $180 
Couples counselling 90mins - $270 

AVAILABILITY
Mondays 10am - 2:30pm
Saturdays 10am - 5pm

CONTACT
www.innerfocuspsychology.com.au
admin@innerfocuspsychology.com.au