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WELCOME TO
BUILD YOUR SAFE SPACE COUNSELLING

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My name is Sonia, and I am an ACA Level 4 Approved Counsellor and Supervisor based in Perth. I specialise in Life Transition Counselling, supporting clients as they navigate challenging changes in their lives.

I offer counselling services both online and face-to-face, providing a flexible and accessible approach to therapy.

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ABOUT ME

My Background

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After settling in Australia over ten years ago, I faced emotional challenges that brought me to therapy. With compassionate guidance, I learned to navigate intrusive thoughts and overwhelming emotions. It was here I first encountered the world of presence, self-compassion, and meaningful change.

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Originally from Italy, I spent much of my life between Italy and Germany before settling for 12 years in Italy in 2002. These transitions shaped my understanding of cultural identity, belonging, and the emotional complexity of change. Having navigated these shifts myself, I’ve developed a special interest in supporting others through life transitions by  exploring meaning, identity, and change.

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Therapeutic Approach

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My therapeutic approach is grounded in a flexible framework that adapts to the needs of each individual. I offer individual counselling and online counselling, drawing from a range of evidence-based modalities including Existential Therapy, Attachment Theory, Neuroscience, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. I’ve also deepened my work in Relational Life Therapy (RLT) to support couple counselling and help partners navigate relational challenges.

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How I Work With Clients

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At the heart of my work is the belief that even small, supported shifts can bring about meaningful change. With the right support, clarity can emerge, resilience can grow, and a renewed relationship with self can take root.

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If something here speaks to you, I’d love to connect.

Owner Build Your Safe Space
LET'S TALK

I listen in a warm and non-judgemental way, and create a safe space to share your experience at your own pace.

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I can offer assistance if you:

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  • need to unravel your thoughts and feelings

  • want to work with someone with diverse life experiences

  • feel too anxious for a face-to-face session and prefer counselling online

  • enjoy spending time in nature and would like to talk outside

  • have a tight schedule and prefer to talk after-hours

  • want to talk to someone who has experienced challenging situations

  • are a parent and would like to speak to someone who understands the challenges of parenting

  • speak Italian or German and need a counsellor who understands both the language and culture

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Find more information about what to expect when you attend counselling here.

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