Julie Thomason, RCC-ACS — Virtual Across BC
Curriculum Vitae
The training and experience behind my practice.
Advanced Clinical Counselling Education, Training, & Professional Experience
Professional Registration, Education and Experience
Welcome! Here you’ll find a full look at my professional registrations, education, and clinical training, including my current work toward certification as a Sex Therapist.
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)
Professional Development
Clinical Supervision for Sex Therapy - (2022 - Present)
UBC Sexual Health Research Networking Events - Dr. Lori Brotto (2024 - 2025)
Advanced Clinical Trainings
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Assess, Regulate, Activate, and Transform Emotions in Psychotherapy - Dr. Leslie Greenberg (2024)
Working with Emotion in Depression and Anxiety with Dr. Leslie Greenberg (2024)
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Understanding and Helping Children Heal from Complex Trauma Training - Dr. Geddes (2015)
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Advanced Narrative Therapy Training - Steven Madigan (2015)
Narrative Therapy Skills Training - 3 Day Intensive - Steven Madigan (2015)
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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)
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Psychotherapist Supported Neuro-affirmative Adult Autism Assessment Webinars - Dr. & Dr. Pahar (2026)
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Email Therapy Training - 2 day Workshop - Dr. Drewlo (2020)
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Fresh Perspectives on Gordon Neufeld’s Vital Connections-Training (2016)
Treating Anxiety in Children Workshop - Dr. Debora Mac Namara (2018)
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AEDP: Getting to the Heart of Change - Dr. Harrison (2019)
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The Evolution of Psychotherapy in California, U.S.A. (2017)
Couples Counselling Training & Facilitation
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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)
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Building Healthy Relationships: Couples Bootcamp (Co-facilitated)
Couples Communication (2013, 2014, 2016)
Handling Couple Conflict (2013, 2014)
Enhancing Connection (2014)
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Understanding Domestic Abuse in Relationships Facilitator Training
Got questions?
I'd love to connect and share more about any of my trainings.
Sex Therapy Trainings
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Treating the two most common female sexual complaints: orgasm issues and diminished desire — Dr. Laurie Mintz (2026)
The Existential Importance of the Penis: A Guide to Understanding the Sexuality of Men — Dan Watter (2026)
Understanding and Treating Sexual/Genital Pain — Dr. Carolin Klein, PhD (2026)
Diagnosis and Treatment of Male Sexual Dysfunction — Dr. Stanley Althof, PhD (2026)
Treating Pelvic Pain – Vulva Edition, Sexceptional Weekend (2024)
Pills That Power Pleasure: What Every Sexual Medicine Provider Should Know — Amy Pearlman, MD (2026)
Anal Health and Anal Sex: Clinical Insights for Modern Patient Care — Evan Goldstein, DO (2026)
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Integrating GSRD (Gender, Sexuality, and Relationship Diversity) Therapy: 7 Components — Silva Neves (2026)
The Ace In The Hole: Working With Asexualities — Chant Malan (2026)
Bisexual and Pansexual Women in Intimate Relationships — Mimi Hoang, PhD (2026)
Lesbian Sex Therapy: Affirmative Clinical Competence — Jenna McCaffrey (2026)
Redefining Intimacy: How Do We Connect Outside of the Script? (2025)
Desire Discrepancy through an Asexual Lens (2024)
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Open and Polyamorous Relationships in the LGBTQ+ Community — Niki D (2026)
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)
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Working with ChemSex — Benedict Hoff, PhD (2026)
Culturally Competent and Affirming Counselling with Kink Populations — Stephen Ratcliff (2026)
Kink Professional Standards Alliance (KPSA) Online Summit (2025)
Kinky Sexceptional Weekend — Midori, SHA (2023)
Introduction to BDSM — Justine Cross (2022)
Exploring Your Dominant Persona — 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 — Dr. Richard Sprott (2024)
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Sexual Abuse In The Military — Dr. Knowlton, PhD (2026)
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 — Dr. Joe Kort (2024)
Prevent It: Taking Action to Stop Childhood Sexual Abuse — Little Warriors Workshop (2018)
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Perimenopause and Sexuality Group — Melissa Walker, MA (2025)
Menopause 360, AASECT Virtual Conference (2025)
Navigating Sexual Changes Due to Menopause: Sex Therapy for Creating Sex Worth Wanting at Any Age — Rachel Zar, PhD (2026)
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Sex Around the World: Sexceptional Weekend — Dr. Justin Lehmiller (2023)
Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Sexual Health — SHA (2025)
Fantasy and Desire Around the World — Dr. Justin Lehmiller, SHA (2024)
Embracing Hispanic Sexuality — Tatiana Scharr, PhD (2026)
From Mammy to Megan: Anti-Black Sexual Tropes and the Nuances of Fetishism and Objectification for Sex-Positive Professionals — Shanae Adams, PhD, LPCC (2026)
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Talking to Teens About Sex: Helping Adolescents Foster a Healthy Connection to Sexuality — Dr. Knowlton, PhD (2026)
Pornography and Youth — Nadine Willis (2018)
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Managing Erotic Transference and Countertransference in Therapy (2024)
Rewriting Your Sexual Script — Dr. Jenn Gunsaullus (2020)
Moving Clients from Having Narcissistic Sex to Relational Sex: A Guide for Clinicians (2026)
The Sexually Competent Therapist: Integrating Sex Therapy into Your Practice (2020)
Business and Sexuality Summit — Dr. Chris Donaghue (2023, 2024)
Keeping the Spark Alive: Sexceptional Summit — Dr. Rhonda Balzarini (2024)
WYLD Weekend: Showcasing SHA's Stars (2022)
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Sexual Attitude Reassessment — Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (2026)
Sexual Attitude Reassessment — SHA (2022)
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Rethinking Sex Addiction: Out of Control Sexual Behavior (OCSB) Assessment and Treatment — Michael Vigorito, MFT, CGP, CST-S (2023)
Healing from Betrayal, Infidelity, and Problematic Sexual Behaviours — Dr Knowlton (2026)
Let’s Connect!
You've made it to the end of my training list! Now I'd really love to hear about you and learn more about how I can support you, whether that's therapy, supervision, or a referral. I'm looking forward to connecting with you.