Qualifications & Publications
Background
Multicultural trauma therapy
Julia was raised in São Paulo, Brazil, in a bilingual German-Brazilian household. Her journey from the US and Germany to practicing in London has shaped her deep multicultural perspective. She brings this global, culture-aware lens into her trauma-informed therapy practice and grief work.
Academic Training & Trauma-Informed Credentials
Julia actively engages with psychology and trauma research, weaving fresh insights into her therapeutic practice. She integrates emerging insights into her work, bridging scholarship with her own lived experience; and the experiences of those she supports and works with.
This interdisciplinary approach keeps her practice responsive, evidence-based, and attuned to the unique needs of each client.
Julia is also a Certified Grief Educator trained by David Kessler.
Brown University
BAs (Hons) in
Psychology, 2014
Religious Studies, 2014
Honours Thesis: "The Sacred Practice of Psychotherapy: An Argument for the Inclusion of Spirituality in Psychology"
International Psychoanalytic University Berlin
MA in Psychoanalysis, 2017
Masters Thesis: "The Differences that Bind Us: An Approach to Psychotherapy Integration Based on Human Qualities"
Trauma Research Foundation
Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies, 2025
Led by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk
Masters Events
Trauma Conference at Oxford University
Julia has been attending the Masters Events since 2023.
David Kessler Training
As a Certified Grief Educator trained by David Kessler, I serve as a guide and companion to individuals and families navigating loss. I offer a compassionate, evidence-based approach that honors your unique grief while supporting you toward a meaningful life. Whether through one-on-one sessions, support groups, or digital courses, I'm here to witness your story and guide you toward your next chapter.
Certified Grief Educator, 2026
Professional Memberships & Supervision
Professional Body
Julia is a Graduate Member of the BPS (British Psychological Society), with Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership.
Clinical Supervision
Julia is under regular clinical supervision with a Jungian therapist and GAP Member (Guild of Analytical Psychologists).
