John Julian
Psychotherapist, Social Worker AMHSW
Thinking Healthy
Tecoma, Melbourne VIC 3160
In Person + Telehealth
Philosophy & Vision
John uses Compassion-Focused Therapy, mindfulness & MSC, with CBT, and offers group and one-to-one training and classes in mindfulness and MSC. John gently guides you to your own answers within the context of mindfulness, CBT and compassion. John is also trained in and uses ACT. He is a highly skilled, relaxed and efficient therapist who uses a gentle humour alongside his therapy skills to bring about change. He practices in Tecoma and South Gippsland.
Background
John has over 38 years experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist. He maintains an up-to-date knowledge and skill base. His recent training has included Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy and Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction, the latter in a program directed by Jon Kabbat-Zin and Saki Santorelli. John has a personal meditation practice of long standing and teaches meditation.
Services
One to one counselling, stress management, low-cost groups on meditation and mindfulness based stress reduction. Regular workshops on compassionate communication. Regular meditation classes occur.
Quality Provision
John is a member of the Australian Association of Social Workers and has regular supervision.
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- Bachelor of Social Work - 1976
- Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) - 1978
Modalities
ACT - CBT - Compassion-Focused Therapy - MBSR - MBTI - Meditation - Mindfulness - Person Centred - REBT - Trauma-Informed
Therapy Approach
John uses a warm, person centred approach and humour. He beleives each person has their own answer and the skills to move successfully through life. He focuses on unleashing this knowledge in you. He focuses on mindfulness approaches in conjunction with cognitive therapy. He may also use a Buddhist approach with individuals who prefer this.
Professional Associations
- Australian Association of Social Workers