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Healing Centered Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Therapists
Who We Are
At Healing Centered Counselling, we are all registered with our colleges and in good standings. With almost twenty years of experience working with youth, individuals, couples and families. We understand that life's challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming, so our goal is to provide a compassionate, supportive, and confidential environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal growth, Healing Centered Counselling is here to guide you through your journey.
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Psychotherapy is a profound journey of self-discovery and healing, aimed at improving mental health, emotional resilience, and overall well-being. At the heart of psychotherapy is the belief that everyone has the capacity for growth and change.
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My Story
"I grew up on the beautiful coast of Victoria, BC, where nature and the water became my
lifelong companions. As the middle child, I spent much of my childhood exploring the
wilderness and camping with my family. We spent endless weekends hiking in nature,
feeding the squirrels peanuts, going to waterfalls, watching the salmon spawn and
collecting oysters on the beach which my mom would fry up for the three of us. When I
was four, my grandparents moved in with us, and I was lucky to have the guidance and
love of four parental figures. My sister, diagnosed with a brain tumor at age three, faced
many challenges, and I saw my mother constantly fighting to ensure she received the
same opportunities as other children. This experience shaped me, making me question
systems and advocate for change from a young age.
Travel opened my eyes to global perspectives on helping others. I volunteered in a
school for children with exceptionalities in Dubai, worked with NACWOLA in Uganda,
supporting women who uplifted other women, and in Peru, I helped provide education to
children living in care based homes in Cusco. These experiences solidified my calling,
leading me to earn a master’s in counselling psychology. Like my sister, who became a
dog groomer, and my brother, a teacher, we all gravitated toward helping professions. In
many ways, it feels like I was destined for this path"
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-Sonia Baker-
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Schooling and Therapy Bio:
I am a licensed psychotherapist based in Leslieville, Toronto. With over fifteen years of experience, I specialize in helping couples, individuals, children and families overcome
challenges in life such as stress, depression, anxiety, and the residual effects of trauma. I
hold a master’s in counselling psychology from Athabasca University and an
undergraduate degree from the University of Victoria. I am a registered psychotherapist
with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. In my practice, I use an
inclusive and client-centered approach, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
(CBT), Gottman, Internal Family Systems, Trauma responses in the brain and body and
mindfulness techniques to help clients create lasting change. I strive to offer a
compassionate and supportive environment where individuals can explore their
emotions and develop effective coping strategies.