Kia ora, I’m Julia – a registered social worker who provides practical and compassionate support through life’s challenges.

I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can show up exactly as you are. With a Master of Applied Social Work and 10 years’ experience in mental health, addiction (AOD), community services, and primary care, I support clients with anxiety, depression, stress, parenting challenges, cultural identity, grief, and major life transitions.

My practice is strength-based and trauma-informed, blending practical tools (such as ACT, CBT, MI and solution-focused strategies) with deep listening and care.

Fluent in English and Mandarin, I bring a bicultural lens to my work. Having lived between two cultures myself, I understand the silent pressures, family expectations, and identity questions that can arise across different life stages and backgrounds.

Outside of work, I’m a mum of two, a podcast enthusiast, and someone who finds joy in movement, connection, and creating space for others to breathe and reset.

Fees: $161 GST inclusive/hour
Sessions: Online and in-person (on request, F2F session only available in AKL) 
Languages: English, Mandarin