About Sophie
##Contact:
[sophieleevers@gmail.com](sophieleevers@gmail.com)
Hello, I’m Sophie. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor in BC. I work with adults, couples, children (10+) and youth. I offer in-person and video sessions and I am currently accepting new clients.
I have many years of experience in teaching yoga as well as working in public schools. Over time, my career has evolved towards counselling as I have a true interest and dedication to supporting individuals through life's challenges. As a counsellor, my approach is client-centred and flexible. I draw from several modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-based models of practice.
Our time together will be a unique space to sort out your inner world, thoughts, feelings, stresses or concerns. We will also likely identify where thoughts, feelings and behaviours may be coming from and to get clear about values and what’s important moving forward. It’s a true honour to provide support on your journey from a safe, confidential, and accepting space where we can collaborate and be curious together.
##YOUTH COUNSELLING
I understand the unique needs of young people and am passionate about empowering them to navigate relationships, anxiety and depression, school pressure, identity, and personal growth. Having years of experience working with youth in schools and the counselling setting, I am committed to supporting young people through life’s ups and downs. For children and youth ages 10 and up, I strive to provide a safe, empathetic space to explore feelings, challenges, and aspirations.
Moving through childhood and toward adulthood can be a bumpy ride, and I see the benefit of having a trusted adult to share the struggles and triumphs with and to learn strategies and skills to help make the ride as smooth as possible. I use a variety of evidence-based approaches, including talk therapy, mindfulness, and strengths-based techniques, to help youth build resilience, improve self-esteem, build relationship and emotional skills and develop healthy coping.
##INDIVIDUAL ADULT COUNSELLING
I often work with adults wanting to focus on issues such as anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship difficulties, parenting, family of origin work, and life transitions. It is my intention to facilitate growth, resilience, and positive change. I am committed to empowering clients to gain insight, develop coping skills, and achieve their personal goals. Whether you’re facing a specific concern or seeking overall emotional well-being, I am here to support you on your journey toward your healthiest, most fulfilling life.
##COUPLES COUNSELLING
Couples counselling can feel especially vulnerable and scary. I do my best to create a space that is not about right and wrong or good and bad, and focus on the dynamic of each couple rather than "fixing" individual behaviours.
I have training and experience in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. EFT is rooted in attachment theory and uses the science of emotions and attachment to facilitate the creation of secure connection. In sessions, we will collaborate to identify negative processing and interaction patterns that create distress and disconnection. With the knowledge and understanding of what is creating disconnect, we will then work together to create new patterns of coming together so you can feel more understood, heard and supported by each other, even when you don't necessarily agree with each other or have differences of perspective. We will also highlight the strengths in your relationship and also notice areas of growth that when given attention, will help maximize the positive impact of your strengths. In our process together I usually integrate skill based learning with emotionally focused healing and growth.
Please reach out to book a free consultation call. I would be happy to hear from you!
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