SPARK JOY
SPARK JOY
Counselling
Counselling
You're not broken.
You're becoming.
Life has a way of cracking us open — a loss, a divorce, a new baby, a career change, an illness — that makes you stop and ask, "who am I?" If you're feeling anxious, stuck, or like you're carrying grief or weight that you can't quite name, you're in the right place.
Welcome!
Meet
Julie Reich
You might be here because...
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You feel anxious more often than you'd like, and you're tired of just managing it.
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You're grieving — a relationship, a loved one, an identity, or a version of your life you thought you'd have.
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You're in the middle of a big life shift — divorce, motherhood, empty nesting, retirement — and you don't feel like yourself.
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You’re a performer or athlete who feels frustrated and stuck, like something invisible is holding you back from the skill you know you have.
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You feel numb and invisible, like a shell – you can’t imagine ever being happy again.
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You've tried talk therapy but felt like something was missing — like your body wasn't part of the process.
If any of that sounds familiar, we should talk.
A Mind-Body Integrated
Approach to Healing.
At Spark Joy Counselling, I bring the power of somatic / body-based work into the traditional talk therapy experience.
What does this mean for you?
Research suggests that treating the body as well as the mind means faster results that last over time.
My trauma-informed approach is integrative. At the foundation, I draw on cognitive, attachment, narrative, and parts-based perspectives, tailored to you.
Alongside our conversations, I bring in nervous system-based practices, including EFT Tapping (Emotional Freedom Techniques), Polyvagal Theory exercises, and mindfulness practices.
Helping you release what's stuck - moving forward with a greater sense of safety and freedom.
Finding Your Voice —
In More Ways Than One
For over 30 years, I've had the privilege of helping people find their voice — literally. As a voice teacher and professional opera singer, I've watched shy singers discover a sound they didn't know they had in them, watched their confidence rise as they learned to trust what came out of them.
What I've come to realize is that this work was never really just about singing...
Specialized Care
Anxiety Relief
Anxiety can feel like a persistent physical burden that logic simply cannot fix. Together, we will use nervous-system techniques to calm your survival brain and find a true state of safety.
Grief & Loss Support
The exhausting waves of grief can leave you feeling completely isolated and frozen. Here, you have a safe, unhurried space to let your emotions flow and gently find your footing.
Healing after Divorce
Divorce is a profound, world-shattering loss that society rarely recognizes as a true death. I will help you safely process this transition so you can reclaim your voice and build a beautiful new story.
Releasing Performance Blocks
As a professional opera singer, I understand the pressures performers and athletes face. When anxiety, painful memories, or self-doubt block your potential, we explore the root and where it’s held in the body, using somatic techniques to help you find your flow again.
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)
Sometimes called tapping, EFT is a gentle, science-backed tool that combines acupressure with focused attention to clear emotional blocks. Discover how this simple mind-body practice physically rewires your brain's stress response and lowers cortisol.
Take the First Step
I’m excited for you to take that first step toward a better life. Whether you are ready to book your initial session or simply have a few questions about my mind-body approach, I look forward to connecting with you.
I provide in-person individual counselling in Maple Ridge, BC, as well as online video sessions for clients across Canada.
If you have questions, feel free to send a message by clicking on the contact form below or email me directly at sparkjoycounselling@gmail.com.
With care,
Julie Reich, RTCc
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor Candidate