Background
Julian Young has been in private practice since 1992. His work
with people is client-centered. He has a broad range of experience working
with people from different sexual communities: straight, gay, lesbian,
bisexual and transgendered. Julian has particular interest in working
with issues of sexual desire, depression and childhood sexual abuse from
a body-mind perspective.
Julian has led groups lasting from one afternoon to 26 days in a residential setting. He also facilitates groups and consults with business and non-profit organizations regarding gender issues and transitioning in the workplace.
He is married and is the happy father of an adorable son.
Education
- PhD, Human Sexuality - Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality
- MA, Counselling Psychology - Antioch University
- BA, Theatre Major – University of British Columbia
Professional Designations
- Registered Clinical Counsellor
- Clinical Sexologist
- Associate in Sex Education
- Workman’s Compensation Criminal Injury Qualified
Specialized Training
- Clinical Sexology – Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality
- Associate in Sex Education - Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality
- Child Sexual Abuse Intervention, Adult Survivor Option – Justice Institute of BC
- EMDR—Level Two
- Hakomi Therapy Training Program (a mind-body approach using mindfulness) – 2 year program
- Hakomi Couples Therapy
- Couples Therapy – Ellen Bader
- Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy
- Julian continues to attend workshops to stay current with best practise.
Teaching and Presentations
Julian has been a guest lecturer at universities, colleges and conferences speaking on various aspects of sexuality, gender identity and sex therapy.
| Recent Presentations: | |
| 2005: | "Experience of Testosterone in Female to Male Transexuals", Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Associaton Conference, Bologna, Italy |
| 2003: | Psychological and Relationship Issues in Female Sexuality. Keynote address “Sex In Your Practice” conference, Edmonton, AB. |
| 2003: | “Sexuality and Spirituality”, Church of Truth, Victoria, BC |
| 2002: | “Hormonal Treatment of Transgendered Patients”, Canadian Review of Sexual Medicine, Conference, Vancouver, BC |
| 2002: | Diabetes and Sexuality, Nursing Conference, Summerland, BC |
| 2002: | Sexuality and Chronic Illness, Nursing Conference, Victoria, BC |
| 2002: | Gender Identity and Transgendered Issues: University of Victoria, BC |
| 2000: | “Sexuality and Aging”, Nova Scotia Hospital, Halifax, NS |
Affiliations
- BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
- Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality
- Sex Information and Education Counsel of Canada
- American Association of Sex Educators, Counsellors and Therapists
- Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association
- Intersex Society of North America
- Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society