Hello

Sophie McCallum

Qualifications​
Master of Counselling Practice, Tabor College, 2018.
Bachelor of Education, Flinders University, 2015.
​Registered with PACFA
(Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Australia)
​Insured

Hello, I'm Sophie. I am a teacher, counsellor and foster carer. I am passionate about mental health and counselling. I would describe myself as calm, approachable and caring. I have experience working with children, teenagers and adults. I also work as a school counsellor. Whether you have something big or small to talk about, I am here to listen and help.​​​

My areas of specialization:

• Anger
• Anxiety
• Assertiveness
• Body Image
• Bullying
• Career counselling
• Chronic illness
• Communication issues
• Conflict resolution
• Depression
• Eating & exercise issues/habits
• Family/parenting
• Foster care
• Gender/sexual identity issues
• Grief and loss
• Life transitions
• Low self esteem
• Phobias
• Relationship issues
• School counselling
• Self harm
• Social skills
• Stress
• Suicidality
• Unwanted thoughts & images

My therapy modalities:​

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
• Couples therapy- Gottman
• Emotion Focussed Therapy
• Mindfulness meditation
• Person Centred
• Psychoeducation
• Solution Focussed Therapy
• Strengths based
• Trauma informed care
• Spiritual perspectives
• What's the Buzz?

Why choose me?

Choosing a counsellor can be daunting. Going to a counsellor can also take a lot of courage. I make sure that I create a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space for you. I also make sure that you get out of counselling what you came for, what you need, and I plan future sessions accordingly. My goal as a counsellor is for you to leave the session with hope and practical tools for you to use out of session. It is also my aim to empower you so that you no longer need my assistance.

Kindness begins with the understanding that we all struggle.