Who is Julie Hernden?

Julie Hernden is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and is currently completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice from Ontario Tech University.
 

What does Julie Hernden specialize in?

She provides counselling to children, adolescents, and parents for a range of emotional, behavioural, and social concerns, with areas of focus including anxiety, depression, stress management, self-esteem, and confidence building. She also supports youth in developing social skills and works with neurodiverse clients, including those with ADHD and ASD. Julie practices from a Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) framework, helping clients identify and reframe unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour to improve their emotional well-being, with an emphasis on collaboration and building coping tools and confidence.
 

What is Julie Hernden's background and training?

Julie's approach is warm, supportive, and developmentally informed, valuing the importance of a trusting therapeutic relationship and working closely with children, teens, and parents to create a space where clients feel understood, capable, and empowered to grow.
 

A bit more about Julie Hernden

Outside of her clinical work, Julie enjoys spending time outdoors with her dog, cooking and baking new recipes, and connecting with family and friends.