sdpsychology - Psychologist in Melbourne CBD

Went here for a few months for counselling and wouldn’t recommend to anyone. Experienced cruel remarks from Sonia on several occasions about how I was upset - limited ability to empathise and judgemental.

Pathetic - this person doesn't know how to communicate with people on the phone. Very much doubt this person's credentials. Would not recommend to anyone

I have been a patient of Sonia's for many years - starting in 2010, when my mother was diagnosed with cancer. Over the years Sonia has helped me to deal with grief, divorce, employment instability, trauma, anxiety and help me become a far more mentally healthy person. Looking at the couple of negative reviews here, I think the reviewers haven't been open to the psychological process of getting to know someone (patient/therapist) and then being challenged to think differently - you will be challenged, Sonia will challenge you, it's part of her brief - if you come in distress, and need to change the way you think so you can learn to soothe your own distress, that is the cognitive behavioural therapy process. Therapy isn't meant to be comfortable all the time.Sonia is knowledgable, adaptable, and also aware of her limitations, pointing to other resources as needed. I still go for a tune up from time to time when I recognise I need a bit of help, Sonia is an excellent therapist and a true feminist, and has given me the tools I need to do much better in my life.

I had Sonia as my Psychologist for over four years, I can say whole-heartedly she is a fantastic therapist. I had seen a few others prior to Sonia and none of them compare to her - she is very empathetic, caring and gives wonderful advise.