Sophie is a skilled therapist specialising in supporting children, adolescents, and parents facing a variety of social and emotional challenges. She provides a range of services, including parenting consultations, child and adolescent psychotherapy, and family therapy. Sophie's therapeutic approach is tailored to each individual, integrating techniques from Psychodynamic Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Play Therapy, and Mindfulness. With experience in both short-term and long-term therapy models, Sophie adapts her methods to best meet the unique needs of her clients.
Sophie is also the Co-Founder of Nurture Geelong, in which Sophie offers specialised support to women and families during the perinatal period. https://www.nurturegeelong.com.au/
Sophie is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and holds a Master of Social Work from LaTrobe University, a Master of Mental Health Science and Child Psychotherapy from Monash University and is a member of the Child Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Association of Australia. Sophie has over 10 years experience working in both the public and private sector.
Clients are able to access sessions for psychological therapy via their GP or Paediatrician for a referral for a Medicare Mental Health Treatment Plan for up to ten sessions per calendar year, or they are able to access services privately (without a referral and without a Medicare rebate). Sophie also accepts clients with NDIS plans or self-managed referrals.