Julia Olsen
Counsellor, MA, RCC
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Vancouver, BC V7Y
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My practice focuses on adults who are themselves living with high functioning autism and/or HSP and/or ADHD. The sessions provide opportunities to talk in detail about one’s own unique experiences living with ASD or ADHD with someone who gets you. Engaging guided explorations lead to the revelation of blind spots and the discovery of ways to see things from new perspectives. Collaborative development of tailor-made strategies helps with communication, boundary-setting and the management of daily challenges. Sessions are free from judgement and you are supported to work at your own pace.
Exploration during the sessions leads to increased understanding and the development of practical strategies which may facilitate communication, productivity and increased sense of well being. Instead of endeavoring to “treat or fix” ASD or ADHD, the priority is on getting to know oneself better, leveraging strengths and optimizing quality of life.
A key benefit of sessions is being able to talk in depth about one’s experiences of living with ASD or ADHD as this chance might be rare in one’s life. Areas of exploration can include communication, interaction dynamics, discomfort with conflict, sensory overload, perfectionism, overthinking, emotion regulation, procrastination and the tendency to overwork.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $147
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer
Insurance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
- Great-West Life
- Green Shield Canada
- Manulife
- Pacific Blue Cross
- SunLife
- TELUS Health
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Julia Olsen
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of British Columbia / 11970 Julia Olsen
- In Practice for 15 Years
- Certificate from Gestalt Institute of Toronto Certified Gestalt Therapist / 2012
- Certificate from Erickson International Certified Professional Coach / 2016
- Certificate from BCACC #11970
- Attended Yorkville University M.A. Counselling Psychology, Graduated 2015
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Autism
- Asperger's Syndrome
- ADHD
Expertise
- Codependency
- Communication skills
- Coping Skills
- Interaction & socializing issues
- Life Transitions
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Location
Additional Location
Victoria, BC V8W
Nearby Areas
Julia Olsen
Counsellor, MA, RCC