Sophie is a registered psychologist with a Master of Health Psychology from the University of Queensland and a Bachelor of Psychological Science with First Class Honours from the University of Adelaide.
She is currently working towards her endorsement in health psychology.
During her studies, Sophie carried out research examining online social support miscarriage and young Australian women’s experiences of endometriosis.
In her clinical practice, Sophie has a warm, empathetic approach, placing the client’s individual needs at the core of each session.
She highly values the power of a strong therapeutic relationship, and wants to ensure that you feel heard, validated and understood during your time in sessions.
Sophie brings experience from private practice and hospital settings assisting clients with a range of concerns across the lifespan.
Sophie has a particular interest in supporting clients with chronic pain to live a meaningful life in the presence of health challenges.
She is passionate about the interplay between physical and mental health and applying evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based interventions to empower clients to improve their quality of life.
In her spare time, Sophie enjoys yoga, surfing, running, and spending time with her friends, family, and labradoodle Murray.
Qualifications and Memberships
- Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours (BPSc (Hons))
- Master of Psychology (Health)