Julia O'Halloran
Julia O'Halloran is a Psychologist and Postvention Bereavement Counsellor with ARBOR at Anglicare WA, based in Perth, Western Australia. Julia specialises in supporting individuals, families, and communities impacted by suicide loss, providing counselling, group programs, and community-based postvention support. Her work focuses on creating innovative and accessible approaches to suicide bereavement care that complement traditional clinical services and strengthen community connection.
Drawing on research, lived experience, and community collaboration, Julia has developed a range of suicide bereavement initiatives, including bereavement cafe sessions, creative arts programs, music workshops, and community memorial events. Her interests include the role of peer connection, community participation, and reasonable hope in supporting adaptation to life after suicide loss. Through her work, Julia is committed to advancing evidence-informed, community-led approaches that reduce isolation, create opportunities for connection, and provide meaningful pathways to support for those bereaved by suicide.
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