I am passionate about helping people navigate their unique struggles and find healing. I am a compassionate and dedicated counsellor with a deep commitment to supporting clients along their journey and through different phases of life. I create a warm, non-judgmental environment where clients feel seen, heard, and respected as they are. My approach combines client-centred principles with evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, CBT, and DBT to help individuals navigate various life challenges, rise above past wounds, and build a resilient self. My goal is to offer not only a listening ear but also provide clients with practical tools and strategies to help them move forward with confidence.

Julia Zepedeo

MACP, RCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor (#): 21532

Locations: Chilliwack Online

Serving: Youth (16+) Adults Young Adults Couples Children Families.

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My Professional Background

    • Relational & Developmental Trauma, Childhood Abuse, Complex-PTSD, PTSD

    • Grief & Loss

    • Anxiety & Depression

    • First responders, trauma-exposed professionals.

    • Body Image/ Disordered Eating

    • Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence

    • Life Transitions

    • LGBTQ + Ally

    • Postpartum 

    • Anger 

    • Stress and Burnout

    • Occupational Stress

    • Relationship Issues (Single/Dating, Partnerships/Romantic, Family of Origin; Friendship)

    *if you want to work with me and don’t see your concern here, mention it on your inquiry form! I’ve worked with many areas and it’s possible I have experience working with yours before, too.

    • Somatic therapy/Sensorimotor psychotherapy 

    • Emotion-focused

    • Therapeutic relationship

    • Person-centred 

    • Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

    • Integration of neurobiology 

    • Psychoeducation

    • EMDR 

    • DBT

    • Solution Focused

    • EMDR for First Responders with Julie Miller -(Envisions Workshops Training) – December 2024

    • Trauma-Focused CBT (training) - Medical University of South Carolina - Currently completing. 

    • Somatics and Trauma Healing: The Body Keeps the Score - Embody Lab Webinar- November 2024.

    • EMDR Training – Envisions Workshops (EMDRIA approved provider) - February 2024.

    • DBT Skills with Marsha Linehan - PsychWire (Training) - December 2023.

    • Introduction to Trauma Exposed Professionals - Warrior Health (Training) - October 2023.

    • Psychological First Aid- Caring for Others - Red Cross (Training) - December 2021.

    • Indigenous Cultural Awareness – (Training) - November 2021.

    • Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace - (Webinar) - March 2021.

    • Equality, Equity, and Inclusion (Training) -November 2020.

    • Recognizing Suicide and Engaging Resources - LivingWorks (Training) - October 2020.

    • Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) (Training) - March 2020.

    • English

Get To Know Me Personally

  • I prioritize physical exercise, spending time with loved ones, and cooking & eating yummy food.

  • As an adolescent, I met with various compassionate counsellors who supported me to become a better version of myself. These experiences paired with my innate compassion for others, I eventually began my journey of becoming a clinical counsellor. Through my work with clients, I have become even more passionate about offering others support and skills to overcome life’s challenges and become the best version of themselves.

  • I have learned that there is strength in embracing vulnerability. I do not always have to be perfect or right; I simply need to acknowledge my humanness and try my best.

  • I wanted to be a marine biologist! Chemistry just was not for me.

  • I’m spending time with my husband and two cats. I enjoy hiking, yoga, camping, and trying new recipes. 

  • Healing is not a linear process; it’s a journey with ups and downs, twists and turns. There are moments of progress and times when it feels like you're taking steps backward. This is all a natural part of the process. Healing doesn’t follow a set timeline or path—it unfolds in its own unique way for each person. The important thing is to trust the process, be patient with yourself, and remember healing is a journey. Each step, no matter how big, small, or challenging, is a step toward a brighter, healthier future.

  • Building genuine relationships with clients is one of my favourite things about being a counsellor. I have witnessed firsthand, that when clients feel understood and valued, they are more open to exploring their emotions, facing challenges, and making lasting changes. I am honoured to have witnessed clients discover their own strength, resilience, and create a more fulfilling life.

  • Calm, non-judgmental, compassionate, supportive, and they’ve told me that they trust that I can handle anything they share and have experienced.

  • “Strength does not come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t.”

    Throughout the counselling process, I see strength in my clients multiply as they learn new skills and rise above challenging life experiences.

New Clients

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Existing Clients

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