Sonya Ross

I have been working as a Social Worker for over 20 years, and I completed my Master of Social Work Degree over 10 years ago.

My passions include supporting mental health in the workplace, building up teams and supporting leadership development and supporting workers in emergency services to regain health and wellness.

I believe in practicing from the heart and the mind and offering my best and full self to others to meet in a space of safety and trust. I offer unconditional acceptance through warmth, compassion and a genuine regard for all ages and life situations. I have enhanced knowledge and training in working with those who are exposed to traumatic events through their chosen profession, such as first responders and current/retired military members. I welcome the opportunity to meet you with what you need to heal and move ahead. I work from a variety of practice perspectives (strength-based, trauma-informed and responsive) considering early childhood experiences, critical life events and the day-to-day stress and strain that adults can be under in this world. 

I have extensive practice knowledge of leadership and how to leverage oneself as a leader to create a positive and progressive team and workplace. The therapies I lean into are centred around Emotion Focused Therapy, EMDR, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Polyvagal Theory and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. I believe you are the expert within your own life, and I am here to act like a lighthouse, helping to guide and facilitate your landing.