Julie Thomason’s Bio
Advanced Clinical Counselling Education, Training, & Professional Experience
Therapy & Supervision — VIRTUAL across BC
Meet your Therapist, Julie Thomason
Are you a woman navigating trauma, sexuality, or perimenopause and looking for virtual support from a therapist who truly gets you?
I'm Julie Thomason, a therapist with nearly a decade of clinical experience and a PhD Candidacy in Clinical Sexology. I am one of the only therapists in the Fraser Valley with advanced training in sexuality and relationships. I bring a deep experience in trauma recovery, depression, ADHD, domestic abuse and unhealthy relationships.
If you have been looking for a therapist who truly gets you — book your free 15-minute phone consultation today.
My Professional Registration, Education and Experience
To foster openness and trust, you’ll find my professional registrations, education, and a selection of my advanced clinical and sex therapy trainings. I am currently working toward certification as a sex therapist, so you can be confident you’ll receive the most up‑to‑date, evidence‑based care for your health and wellness needs.
Professional Registration
Approved Clinical Supervisor – British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (2024)
Registered Clinical Counsellor – British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (2017)
American Association of Sexuality Counsellors, Educators, and Therapists - Student Member
Education
Masters in Counselling Psychology – Yorkville University (2017)
Bachelor of Fine Arts – Emily Carr University of Art + Design (2008)
Philosophy, Anthropology & Visual Arts – University of the Fraser Valley (2006)
Professional Experience
Private Practice – Registered Clinical Counsellor and Approved Clinical Supervisor (2018)
Chilliwack Youth Health Centre – Counsellor & Clinical Supervisor (2016 - 2024)
Ann Davis Transition Society – Women’s Therapist (2017 - 2019)
Sex Therapy Education
PhD Candidate in Clinical Sexology - Sex Therapy Certification Program - Modern Sex Therapy Institutes - (2026 - Present)
Sex Therapy Certification Program - (2022 - 2025)
Clinical Supervision for Sex Therapy - (2022 - Present)
UBC Sexual Health Research Networking Events - Dr. Lori Brotto (2024 - 2025)
Advanced Clinical Trainings
Here you’ll find a brief list of some of the trainings that I have taken. For brevity, one hour workshops such as suicide response trainings, clinical supervision, and research are omitted.
Emotion Focused Therapy
Assess, Regulate, Activate, and Transform Emotions in Psychotherapy - Dr. Leslie Greenberg (2024)
Working with Emotion in Depression and Anxiety with Dr. Leslie Greenberg (2024)
Complex Trauma Training
Understanding and Helping Children Heal from Complex Trauma Training - Dr. Geddes (2025)
First Nations Cultural Safety
Indigenous Cultural Safety (2020)
Aboriginal Awareness Training (2019)
UBC Learning Circles - Center for Excellence in Indigenous Health
Leading with Heart and Accountability: An Indigenous Approach to Trauma-Informed Leadership (2026)
Life-Stage Transitions and Hormonal Change: An Inclusive Indigenous Perspective on Menopause with Dr. Sarah Connors ND (2026)
Trauma-Informed, Healing-Centered Community Wellness: Indigenized Approaches to Embodiment and Contemplative Practices with Dr. Jessica Barudin (2024)
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy
AEDP: Getting to the Heart of Change - Dr. Harrison (2019)
Narrative Therapy Trainings
Advanced Narrative Therapy Training - Steven Madigan (2015)
Narrative Therapy Skills Training - 3 Day Intensive - Steven Madigan (2015)
Developmental Perspectives
Fresh Perspectives on Gordon Neufeld’s Vital Connections-Training (2016)
Treating Anxiety in Children Workshop - Dr. Debora Mac Namara (2018)
Email and Telehealth Therapy
Email Therapy Training - 2 day Workshop - Dr. Drewlo (2020)
Neuro-Affirming Care
Psychotherapist Supported Neuro-affirmative Adult Autism Assessment Webinars - Dr. & Dr. Pahar (2026)
The Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference
The Evolution of Psychotherapy in California, U.S.A. (2017)
Couples Counselling Training
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Externship with VCFI (2015)
The Science and Art of Couple Therapy: Creating Secure Bonds -Dr. Sue Johnson (2013)
Techniques in Couples Therapy and Relationship Coaching - SHA (2025)
Sex and the Bonds of Attachment: An EFT Approach - George Faller (2025)
The Science Behind Relationships: Understanding Attachment, Maintenance, Infidelity and the Dissolution - Sexual Health Alliance (2023)
The Johnson-Gottman Summit - Seattle, USA (2013)
Couples Counselling Facilitation
Building Healthy Relationships - Couples Bootcamp - Co-facilitate
Couples Communication (2013, 2014, 2016)
Handling Couple Conflict (2013, 2014)
Enhancing Connection (2014)
Understanding Domestic Abuse in Relationships
FacilitatorTraining (2014)
Are you Ready to Connect?
I offer therapy and supervision for women. Feel free to book a consultation at the button below. I look forward to hearing from you!
Modern Sex Therapy Institutes Conferences
Working with ChemSex with Benedict Hoff PhD
Open and Polyamorous Relationships in the LGBTQ+ Community with Niki D
Culturally Competent and Affirming Counselling with Kink Populations with Stephen Ratcliff
Treating the two most common female sexual complaints; orgasm issues and diminished desire with Dr. Laurie Mintz
The Existential Importance of the Penis: A Guide to Understanding the Sexuality of Men with Dan Watter
Understanding and Treating Sexual/Genital Pain with Dr. Carolin Klein, PhD
Diagnosis and Treatment of Male Sexual Dysfunction with Dr. Stanley Althof, PhD
Integrating GSRD (Gender, Sexuality, and Relationship Diversity) Therapy: 7 Components with Silva Neves
The Ace In The Hole: Working With Asexualities with Chant Malan
Bisexual and Pansexual Women in Intimate Relationships Mimi Hoang, Ph.D.
Talking to Teens About Sex: Helping Adolescents Foster a Healthy Connection to Sexuality with Dr. Knowlton, PhD
Sexual Abuse In The Military with Dr. Knowlton, PhD
Lesbian Sex Therapy: Affirmative Clinical Competence with Jenna McCaffrey
Moving Clients from Having Narcissistic Sex to Relational Sex: A Guide for Clinicians
Embracing Hispanic Sexuality with Tatiana Scharr, PhD
Sex Therapy Training
Here you’ll find an overview of my Sex Therapy Trainings and Conferences. For more information about trainings check out Modern Sex Therapy Institutes.
Sex Therapy Conferences
Sexual Attitude Reassessment - Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (2026)
The Sexually Competent Therapist: Integrating Sex Therapy into Your Practice (2020)
Keeping the Spark Alive: Sexceptional Summit with Dr. Rhonda Balzarini (2024)
WYLD Weekend: Showcasing SHA’s Stars (2022)
Treating Pelvic Pain - Vulva Edition - Sexceptional Weekend (2024)
Sexual Attitude Reassessment with SHA (2022)
Managing Erotic Transference and Countertransference in Therapy (2024)
Rewriting Your Sexual Script with Dr. Jenn Gunsaullus (2020)
Sexual Identity and Sexual Trauma
Maternal Incest Workshop - BCACC (2025)
From Sexual Trauma to Triumph: Helping Clients with Sexual Health After Trauma & Straight Guise: Helping Clients with Sexual Identity Confusion with Dr. Joe Kort (2024)
Prevent it: Taking Action to Stop Childhood Sexual Abuse - Little Warriors Workshop (2018)
Women’s Health: Perimenopause and Menopause
Perimenopause and Sexuality Group with Melissa Walker MA, (2025)
Menopause 360: AASECT Virtual Conference (2025)
Consensual Non-Monogamy Training
Beyond the Dyad: Understanding Sex, Love and Stigma in Consensually Non-Monogamous Relationships - SHA (2022)
Cuckolds, Hotwives, Swingers, Gangbangs and Orgies: The Psychology of Group Sex & Non-Monogamy - SHA (2022)
Kink and BDSM Training
Kink Professional Standards Alliance (KPSA) Online Summit (2025)
Kinky Sexceptional Weekend with Midori - SHA (2023)
Introduction to BDSM with Justine Cross (2022)
Exploring your Dominant Persona with Justine Cross (2022)
Abuse in the Context of Kink: Yellow and Red Flags (2024)
Born this way? Exploring Theories of the Etiology and Development of Kink Desires with Dr. Richard Sprott (2024)
Cultural Perspectives on Sexual Health
Sex around the World: Sexceptional Weekend with Dr. Justin Lehmiller (2023)
Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Sexual Health - SHA (2025)
Fantasy and Desire Around the World with Dr. Justin Lehmiller - SHA (2024)
Asexuality Training
Redefining Intimacy: How Do We Connect Outside of the Script? (2025)
Desire Discrepancy through an Asexual Lens (2024)
Out of Control Sexual Behavior
Rethinking Sex Addiction: Out of Control Sexual Behavior (OCSB) Assessment and Treatment with Michael Vigorito, MFT, CGP, CST-S (2023)
The Business of Sexuality
Business and Sexuality Summit with Dr. Chris Donaghue (2023, 2024)
Pornography Workshop
Pornography and Youth with Nadine Willis - Workshop (2018)
Are you Ready to Connect?
I offer trauma‑informed, online therapy and supervision for women. Let’s explore what matters most to you together. Connect with me to book your free phone meet-and-greet consultation below.
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