Julie Cochrane has run ISTDP trainings for psychologists across Australia and the world over many years. Here’s just a small selection of testimonials from ISTDP Australia training participants:
I had the privilege of undertaking Core Training with Julie Cochrane at ISTDP Australia, and it has been a transformative experience that has been instrumental to my growth both professionally and personally. Julie is an exceptional trainer, demonstrating a remarkable blend of expertise and compassion. Her dedication to the success of each member in our group was shown in her unwavering support to help us all reach our full potential. The training blocks and group supervisions foster a rich learning environment for both skill development and deep reflective practice (including requirement to video record therapy sessions for presentation at supervision). I wholeheartedly recommend training with Julie Cochrane at ISTDP Australia to anyone seeking a profound and effective learning experience in Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy.
Belinda Pacella, Clinical Psychologist
2021 Core Training in ISTDP Graduate
“I highly recommend Julie Cochrane as both a psychotherapist and teacher/supervisor. As a therapist, Julie is remarkably attuned and attentive. She helps each client find their personal growth edge with her warm, understanding presence and productive focus. As a supervisor, Julie has a gift for helping therapists identify their personal learning blocks and compassionately guiding them through to improved effectiveness. Julie is highly sensitive to differences of culture, race, gender, etc., and treats every client and trainee as a unique person. Do yourself a favour and see Julie!”
— Tony Rousmaniere
PsyD, Clinical Psychologist www.drtonyr.com
Author of Deliberate Practice for Psychotherapists: A Guide to Improving Clinical Effectiveness
Julie’s clinical observation skills, as well as thorough understanding of the ISTDP model and ability to apply theory to practice are purely astounding. More importantly, rather than an expert to neophyte relationship, she greets her supervisees with warmth, respect, and curiosity. It feels like she is walking hand in hand with us as we reach to achieve our clinical goals.
Scott Campbell, LMFT
Redmond Seattle WA
“I have immensely benefited from her observations and suggestions regarding my clients. Julie has a very meticulous attention to detail about the technique of ISTDP. She has a step by step approach to apply the theory and technique to the client’s problems. She has encouraged me to follow the moment by moment interventions and I have seen amazing results emerge from following up on her suggestions. Even though miles away in India, I have found no logistical difficulties in connecting for the supervision over Skype. I wish she continues this superb work and helps many more trainees like me.”
— Dr Darshan Shah
Psychiatrist and ISTDP Core Training Trainee
Ahmedabad, India
Julie Cochrane has been an exceptional therapist and teacher in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP). Her ability to combine warmth with professional expertise creates a truly supportive environment for her clients and students as well as other teachers looking for guidance.
Julie possesses a remarkable ability to connect with others, showing genuine empathy and a keen willingness for understanding in every interaction. Her deep knowledge of ISTDP and her dedication to her field are evident in the positive outcomes she helps her patients achieve and in the way she mentors others as well as the prominent role of bringing and expanding ISTDP throughout Australia.”
Johannes Ermagan
Clinical Psychologist
ISTDP Teacher, Supervisor & Therapy
Linköping Sweden
This training has been very helpful to my development as a therapist. I have found the role play exercises, group supervisions, and video examples crucial in solidifying my understanding of the material. Julie and Johannes have such unique and complimentary styles and their teaching approach in itself models core therapeutic qualities that create a conducive learning environment.
Salomey Ntow-Duku
Registered Social Worker
Toronto Canada
“Julie creates an optimal environment to facilitate professional growth. Her expertise is accompanied by her unflinching commitment to each student’s success. Her teaching however, goes beyond mere content delivery; she facilitates deep learning by giving students an experience of the content she is delivering, not just an understanding of it. For me, this means I integrate her insights so that I cannot unlearn what she teaches, or unsee what she shows. Julie’s lessons stay with me, not just as knowledge, but an enduring shift in perspective that changes the way I see my patients, myself as a clinician and as a person.”
Anthony Couroupis