Meet Julie Anderson
Qualified Counsellor | Founder of Big Bear’s Treehouse
GET TO KNOW JULIE
I’m Julie Anderson. I am a child and family counsellor.
I work with children, adults, and families using play-based and relational approaches.
I use child-centred play therapy, trauma-informed and attachment-focused approaches to support emotional growth. I work with a wide range of challenges, including sexual abuse and complex trauma, always at the child’s pace.
My approach is thoughtful and paced, with attention to safety, nervous system regulation, and relationship.
– Julie, Counsellor & Founder | Big Bear’s Treehouse
OVER 8 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
My Experience & Areas of Practice
I have extensive experience working with children and young people in out-of-home care, including those supported by foster and kinship carers.
This work often involves collaboration with carers, families, and broader support systems to create consistency, safety, and understanding around a child’s needs.
This experience informs how I approach all therapeutic work – with care, patience, and an awareness of how early experiences, relationships, and environments shape behaviour and emotional expression.
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Professional Memberships
Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
Association for Play Therapy (APT), USA, International Member
Formal Qualifications:
Bachelor of Social Science (Behavioural Studies / Psychology)
Master of Counselling
Play Therapy & Therapeutic Training:
Child-Centred Play Therapy (CCPT)
Theraplay® Levels 1 & 2
AutPlay® Therapy
Filial Therapy
Sandtray Therapy