Sophia Johl
Counselling Therapist
- Specializes in Complex Trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Addictions / Substance Use More of Sophia's areas of practicePersonal Development/GrowthLife TransitionsAnxietyAcute TraumaSelf EsteemMood SwingsDepression
- LanguagesLanguages: English, Punjabi
- Online, and Burnaby Solo District (Willingdon/Lougheed)
She uses a person-centred approach to help individuals gain self-awareness and achieve their goals. Sophia has worked for over 15 years in the mental health field and has worked with very diverse populations. More recently, Sophia has worked in addictions and trauma therapy. She aims to help individuals build on their strengths and increase their resiliency.
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She uses a person-centred approach to help individuals gain self-awareness and achieve their goals. Sophia has worked for over 15 years in the mental health field and has worked with very diverse populations. More recently, Sophia has worked in addictions and trauma therapy. She aims to help individuals build on their strengths and increase their resiliency.
Sophia often works from a Cognitive Behavioural lens, employing various techniques to help clients achieve their goals while also incorporating more body-oriented techniques. Her approach may include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), grounding, mindfulness, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and EMDR, depending on the client’s needs and goals.
Sophia supports individuals experiencing anxiety, trauma, PTSD, depression, addictions and substance use, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, and mood swings. She also works with clients interested in personal development and growth.
She offers in-person sessions at Burnaby Solo District (Willingdon/Lougheed) and provides Virtual Care for clients who prefer online counselling.
Counselling types
1 typeAreas of practice
10 areas- Complex Trauma
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Addictions / Substance Use
- Personal Development/Growth
- Life Transitions
- Anxiety
- Acute Trauma
- Self Esteem
- Mood Swings
- Depression
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Therapies offered
- MindfulnessMindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment with openness and acceptance.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)EMDR was developed in the 1980’s by Francine Shapiro after a chance discovery that when she was recalling past trauma, rapidly moving her eyes back and forth seemed to quickly diminish her distress.
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) is an approach originally created by Marsha Linehan, author of the DBT Skills Training: Manual , to adapt CBT to address people struggling with suicidal ideation, and later adapted for the issues common in individuals that meet the criteria for Borderline…
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)CBT is an evidence-based therapy used to reduce distress and improve your ability to function.
- Sensorimotor PsychotherapyDeveloped by Pat Ogden, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy is an approach to healing trauma through the body.
- Person-Centered TherapyPerson-Centred Therapy is an approach first created by Carl Rogers.
Specializations
The areas Sophia has the most training and experience in.
- SpecializationComplex TraumaComplex trauma often occurs when individuals have endured multiple or chronic traumatic stressors, such as in the case of prolonged physical or sexual abuse, neglect, or combat experience.
- SpecializationPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)PTSD (Post-traumatic Stress Disorder) is a mental health problem that can result from experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event such as sexual assault, combat, car accidents, or natural disasters.
- SpecializationAddictions / Substance UseAddiction is a condition where a person becomes dependent on a substance or behaviour.
- SpecializationPersonal Development/GrowthPersonal development is a lifelong journey that involves self-reflection, growth, and improvement.
- SpecializationLife TransitionsLife transitions, whether planned or unexpected, can be emotionally overwhelming and mentally exhausting.
- SpecializationAnxietyWhile occasional worry is an expected part of life, Anxiety Counselling can help when anxiety results from your system being stuck on high alert and hypervigilance from the perception of threat.
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Fees and funding
Counselling Therapist
$120 - $180per 50-minute session
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- Autism Funding
- Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)
- Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP)
- Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
- Extended Health Coverage
- First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
- ICBC
- IFHP
- Low Cost / Free Counselling
- Partners in Canadian Veterans Rehabilitation Services (PCVRS)
- RCMP
- Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
- WorkBC
Where Sophia works
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Reviews
Sophia is just the counselor I've been looking for. Very kind and understanding don't feel like I'm judged. I'm glad and hopeful beginning therapy with her.
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