Dr Julia Parsonson

Senior Psychologist & Assessment Clinic Lead

  • DECPsy, PGCE, BSc (Hons) Psych, CPsychol, AFBPsS, MAAPi, FHEA
Julia Parsonson

Clinical Expertise

Neurodevelopmental differences including specific learning disorders, autism and ADHD
Neurodiversity affirming practice
Child development including acquisition of literacy and numeracy skills

Treatment Approaches

Julia always approaches therapy and assessment from a client-centred perspective. She draws on a range of modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and psychoeducation to support clients in understanding themselves. In assessments, Julia always strives to provide a space of openness, non-judgement and authentic warmth.

Location & Availability

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Hawthorn East North Melbourne North Melbourne - -
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About

Julia initially trained and worked as a teacher in the UK before moving into the field of psychology.
Julia completed her doctorate in educational and child psychology at University College, London (UCL) in 2011. Her doctoral thesis explored the experience of marginalised (named ‘hard to reach’ at the time) families in accessing support services. She moved to Australia over 10 years ago and has worked in private practice and the university sector since that time.
Julia supports clients in exploring their neurotype through assessments (including learning disorders, autism and ADHD) in the Cairnmillar Assessment Clinic. She also works in private practice with a focus on therapy. Julia is chair of the Australian Association of Psychologists incorporated (AAPi) Neurodiversity Affirming Practice interest group.

Qualifications

Doctorate of Educational and Child Psychology
Post Graduate Certificate of Education
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Psychology