
Julie Novak
MACP, RCC
About
Julie holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology (MACP) from Yorkville University and has training in Narrative Therapy (NT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy for individuals and couples (EFIT, EFCT). She is also a certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician (NATC), as well as a trained crisis responder for Kids Help Phone and the 988 mental health line.
Her approach is grounded in narrative, emotion-focused, and person-centred therapies. Julie works collaboratively with clients to explore and reshape their personal stories, supporting the development of more coherent and empowering life narratives. She places a strong emphasis on understanding emotions and the meaning behind them, while tailoring her work to each client’s unique needs and goals.
Julie brings empathy, care, cultural sensitivity, and humility to her sessions. She is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where clients can feel comfortable exploring their experiences, fostering healing, and building meaningful connections.
Areas of Focus
Mental Health & Emotions
Anxiety
Panic attacks
Depression
Emotional regulation
Burnout
Anger
Grief and loss
Shame and guilt
PTSD
Complex / developmental trauma
Self-harm
Suicidal ideation
Relationships
Attachment issues / wounds
Relationship conflict
Communication issues
Trust issues
Separation/divorce
Infidelity
Co-parenting
Healthy boundaries
People-pleasing / fawning
Narcissistic abuse

Identity & Personal Growth
Perfectionism
Self-esteem
Body image
Disordered eating
Life transitions
Cultural identity and belonging
Career stress or direction
Other
Childhood abuse
Domestic / interpersonal violence
Sexual abuse or assault
Youth issues
Sleep issues
Technology / internet / porn use
Smoking / vaping
Caregiver burnout
Crisis responding
Critical incident debriefing
Approach to Counselling
Narrative therapy (NT)
Person-centered (PCT)
Solution-focused
Emotion Focused Individual (EFIT)
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Emotion Focused (EFT)

