About
Why H.O.P.E?
H.O.P.E is a powerful acronym for Hold On, Pain Ends — a message I return to often in both my personal and professional work and beautifully aligns with the essence of my work. As someone who has lived through her own healing journey making use of photography, art, counselling and music I now walk alongside other adult survivors of childhood trauma. I know how long and complex the healing journey can be. So this space was created to remind you that healing is possible, and that even the smallest flicker of hope is worth holding on to.
Through a blend of integrative counselling and creative photography, H.O.P.E offers more than just a service — it offers a space to feel seen, supported, and safe enough to grow.
About Me
I'm Julia Hope, a trauma-informed qualified integrative counsellor and a creative photographer with over 30 years of experience behind the lens — and a lifelong commitment to helping others heal.
For decades, l've worked as a professional photographer, capturing stories, emotions, and identities through the art of imagery. Photography taught me how to see people — really see them — in their fullness, complexity, and humanity. Starting with self portraiture and moving towards photographing others showed me how powerful it can be for someone to feel witnessed, especially when they've felt invisible, unheard, or silenced for much of their life.
That understanding led me to train as an integrative counsellor, with a special focus on working with adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse. I saw how creative expression, when offered in a safe and supportive environment, could help people access parts of themselves they'd locked away. And I wanted to be part of that process — not just as an artist, but as a healing professional.
My Approach
I practice through a trauma-informed, integrative lens
— which means I tailor therapy to each individual, drawing from modalities like person-centred therapy, parts work (e.g., inner child healing), somatic awareness, and creative methods where appropriate. You are the expert in your experience, and I'm here to walk alongside you, not lead from in front.
Some clients work with me solely in talk-based counselling. Others feel drawn to incorporate therapeutic photography as part of their healing journey — to explore identity, reclaim visibility, or process pain in a way words can't always reach. Everything we do is grounded in consent, safety, and care.
Sometimes words aren't enough — and that's okay.
Through a unique blend of traditional talk therapy and creative, therapeutic photography, I support individuals in reclaiming their voice, their body, and their story. Whether you're beginning therapy for the first time or returning to deepen your healing, you are so welcome here.
What I Offer:
Trauma-informed Counselling tailored to your needs
Empowerment Photography as an optional, creative process
A deeply compassionate, client-led approach
A safe space for all identities and backgrounds
You are not broken. You are becoming.
Together, we can explore ways to reconnect with your inner strength and create space for healing — in your own way, and in your own time.