Counselling with Sophie in Vancouver

Counselling with Sophie in Vancouver

Counselling Therapy Kitsilano Vancouver

Counsellor
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology,
Yorkville University

Healing is not one size fits all.

What if you weren’t broken at all—but simply carrying stories that were never fully witnessed? What if your symptoms were signals—and your tenderness, a guide?

Healing is remembering you were never too much or not enough—just trying to stay safe in a world that didn’t always know how to meet you there.

Please note that Sophie has completed her education and internship and is awaiting registration with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors.

During this time she offers low cost rates ($100-120 per 50 minute session) and is supervised by Rachel Friederichsen, M.A. Registered Clinical Counsellor and Approved Clinical Supervisor

Please note that insurance plans may not accept claims from counsellors awaiting registration.

Common counselling concerns, focuses & clients I love supporting:

  • Anxiety & Overthinking

  • People-Pleasing & Perfectionism 

  • Burnout & Life Transitions 

  • Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents 

  • Family of Origin & Intergenerational Trauma 

  • Identity Exploration & Self-Worth 

  • Boundary Setting & Relational Healing 

  • Shame & Self-Criticism

  • Adults who are high-functioning but quietly overwhelmed 

  • Helpers and caregivers who are burned out 

  • Clients new to therapy who want a gentle, collaborative start 

  • Women and gender-expansive folks exploring agency and voice 

  • Men in their 20s and 30s who are figuring out how they want to show up in the world—often navigating quiet tension between what feels expected and what feels true 

  • Adult children of emotionally unavailable or chaotic families 

  • People in major life transitions: endings, beginnings, and becoming

A Bit About Me as A Counsellor

Clients often describe Sophie as thoughtful, warm, and intuitive—able to hold both the “mess and the meaning” of their experiences. Her sessions are collaborative, affirming, and grounded in deep respect for your pace and story. 

Sophie supports clients in exploring not just what’s happening, but what it means. She gently helps illuminate the “choice points”—those moments when we find ourselves doing things we never thought we would. Rather than leaning into shame or black-and-white thinking, she invites curiosity about what deeper parts of us are seeking to be known. She believes that growth often comes wrapped in messy or unexpected packaging, and she holds space for the messy middle—where old stories start to shift and more honest versions of ourselves begin to emerge. 

If you’re craving more ease in your relationships, clarity in your boundaries, or a deeper understanding of who you are—Sophie would be honoured to walk alongside you.

My Approach to Counselling

Sophie (she/her) is a trauma-informed counsellor who works from a relational and body-based lens. Her approach blends presence and practicality—offering a space where clients can slow down, reconnect with themselves, and gently shift patterns that no longer serve them. 

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, self-doubt, burnout, or relationship challenges, Sophie works collaboratively to help you explore your inner world with more self-compassion, clarity, and choice. A pivotal moment in her own healing came when a therapist reminded her: “You’re not going to think your way through this.” That insight now informs her work—attuning not just to thoughts, but to nervous system cues, emotional patterns, and the deeper wisdom of the body. 

COUNSELLING APPROACH

My integrative and client-specific approach to counselling includes the following education and approaches:

I hold a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University

I welcome clients of all cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and relationship styles and strive to offer a safe space for 2SLGBTQIA, BIPOC folks.

COUNSELLING FEES

50 min individual session: $120

Sophie offers sliding scale of $100-120 (subject to availability)

-Please note that when Sophie becomes Registered as a Clinical Counsellor, her rates will raise to standard fees-

We accept payment via e-transfer and cheque

In efforts to keep our overall rates lower, we also offer the option to pay by credit card with a 2.4% processing fee

Connect with Sophie for Counselling

To learn more about Sophie’s approach to counselling, ask questions about how she might be able to support you, and schedule your first session, please book a 15 minute virtual consultation below.

If you do not see a time available that works for you, or have any further questions, please contact Sophie via the form below, and share what you’re looking for support with!