Julie

Ms Julie Bickers

Counselor

“Julie has worked for decades in a variety of roles supporting people facing all manner of challenges in their lives. She offers affordable, accessible, culturally sensitive counselling services to everyday New Zealanders, with a particular passion for supporting those impacted in some way by addiction.”

About Me

I'm Julie, offering culturally sensitive Counseling for everyday New Zealanders. With decades of experience, I've supported people through life's diverse challenges. I understand the unique pressures many face. My particular passion is helping those impacted by addiction find practical ways forward. I aim to create an accessible space where you feel truly heard. Together, we can navigate difficulties and discover lasting well-being.

Approach

Together we focus on practical steps and small shifts that suit your life, exploring thoughts, behaviours and values with kindness. I work with adults in Tauranga and online in English, keeping sessions accessible and down-to-earth. Sessions blend ACT and mindfulness exercises with straightforward counselling, pacing work to your readiness and giving short practices between meetings. People managing addiction, trauma or persistent anxiety often find this steady, practical approach useful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

    A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.

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  • Psycho-Legal

    Psychological assessment and expert reporting for court proceedings, legal disputes, or regulatory matters.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

    A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.

    Learn more about Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Trauma Therapy

    Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.

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Professional Title:

  • Counselor

    A trained professional who provides talk therapy to help clients work through emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties.

Credentials

Registrations

Addiction Practitioners' Association Aotearoa-New Zealand

Counsellor

Qualifications

Bachelor of Addiction Studies

WelTec

Year: 2020

Service Areas

Julie Bickers Counselling Services

In-person & Online

Greerton

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

New Zealand

Greerton, Tauranga, New Zealand