I have always had a desire for learning and growth, which has brought me far into the world of understanding who and how we are as humans.
I worked for 15 years in the humanitarian field, living outside of my home country of Canada in Chad, Zimbabwe, and Afghanistan, implementing social and health programming for women and children. This brought my passions for justice and systems thinking together, and I thrived on the sense of adventure and discovery I experienced. My worldview was greatly expanded, my understanding of intersectionality was profoundly enhanced, and my curiosity about human nature and our interconnectedness was captivated.
My experience in the humanitarian sector is directly related to my personal development journey, which started with a year-long burnout in 2015. A not-so-gentle invitation into a world of self-knowledge and self-compassion. Finding accompaniment in Nonviolent communication and Resonant Healing communities brought me to life and connected me to a sense of vitality in being myself that I never imagined!
I discovered the freedom to express my queerness, my creativity, and my fierce feminism. In this ongoing journey, I also experience increasing freedom in existing in this grandiose and beautiful body!
I have worked with and accompanied others in this capacity since 2017, offering one-on-one accompaniment, as well as group workshops and trainings. I find joy and delight in accompanying people in their self-discoveries, desires, and relationships. I find a lot of meaning in bringing understanding to who we are as humans, in relationship to ourselves and to others.
I enjoy being present with people in offering:
– Powerful reflections about you – to be seen as you are;
– Deep reflections about your experiences – to connect with the multitude of feelings and experiences you have; and,
– Sincere wonderings about who you are – to connect and celebrate the exact person you are.
For me, accompaniment is the essence of healing and finding oneself in the journey of life. To be with you in your existence. In your wholeness. In your humanity.
Welcome to you!
“Julia’s warmth and kindness were exactly what I was looking for on my journey. She had a way of welcoming my experience, and acknowledged how I get to make sense. This was new and refreshing to me. So much gratitude”. Maude, Canada