counselling with sonia

i’m so glad you made it here

Hi, I’m Sonia. With the aim to help you manage life’s challenges with self-compassion and self-kindness, your counselling journey with me will be trauma-informed and strengths-based. Tailoring my approach around your needs, I value being welcoming and non-judgmental and creating an environment where my clients feel safe, supported and validated.

I specialise in trauma, PTSD and C-PTSD, domestic and family violence, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, life transitions, difficulties with boundaries, family estrangement, emotional regulation and shame. Supporting clients with communication and interpersonal relationships is a special interest of mine.

I believe that the therapeutic connection between counsellor and client is key factor in getting the most positive outcome from therapy. For this reason, before meeting for the first time, I offer a free and confidential 15-minute chat about your support needs and about how I work.

my approach

You are the expert in your life, and giving you the space to talk and explore, we will work collaboratively to meet your therapy needs, reinforcing your strengths and developing your skills. I will support you with psycho-education and always work to minimise harm.

I take a Person-Centred approach drawing on a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Somatic Therapy with a strong focus on trauma informed care. Read more about these therapeutic interventions here.

As an experienced trauma-sensitive yoga teacher I often incorporate mindfulness and body-based based tools and interventions in sessions to assist in nervous system regulation. This could include somatic scanning, progressive muscle relaxation and mindfulness meditations that draw awareness to the breath, sensation in the body or sounds around us.

the finer details..

I charge $154.00 inc. GST for a 60 min session. I am a PACFA Certified Practicing Counsellor, upholding its standards for ethical working and professional development. I participate in regular clinical supervision and personal therapy.

My therapy room is located on Johnston Street in Annandale in Sydney’s Inner West. I see clients in-person on Tuesday and Saturdays and via telehealth online on Fridays.