Background

Hi, I’m Sonja. I’m an intern counsellor at Avery Therapy Centre and a Master’s student in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University.

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A decade ago, I felt the call to become a counsellor but chose to first immerse myself in the world beyond the classroom — where resilience, compassion, and humanity are lived every day. Over the past nine years, I’ve worked in frontline corrections and restorative justice programs in schools, supporting youth as they navigated conflict and self-discovery. These experiences taught me how deeply people long to be seen, understood, and given space to grow.

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Choosing to return to counselling feels like coming home to the work I was always meant to do. I’m passionate about creating a space where you can slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself — a space rooted in curiosity, empathy, and acceptance.

 

Therapeutic Approach

My approach is warm, relational, and trauma-informed. I believe healing happens through genuine connection and compassionate presence. In our sessions, I draw from person-centered and cognitive-behavioural perspectives while weaving in somatic awareness — helping you tune into the wisdom of both your mind and body.

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Together, we’ll explore what feels heavy, tender, or uncertain at a pace that feels right for you. My role isn’t to fix or direct, but to walk alongside you — gently supporting your process as you build clarity, confidence, and self-understanding.

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I aim to help you feel seen, supported, and empowered to move toward the version of yourself that feels most authentic and whole.

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My online booking link can be found here.