Sophie Tan

Psychologist

About

Sophie is a registered psychologist who has completed her training in Clinical Psychology at the University of Melbourne. She has experience working with individuals across different age groups, including young persons, adults and older adults in public and private settings.

Sophie’s therapeutic approach is informed by her authenticity to connect with others, positive regard and respect for each and every individual. She creates a warm and safe space for individuals to explore their difficulties, and values the therapeutic rapport that she builds with her clients. Sophie believes that in order to alleviate suffering, it is important as a first step to develop self-awareness to issues underlying personal distress and challenges. Throughout this journey, change and psychological healing shall occur.

Sophie has experience working with individuals from diverse age groups and socio-cultural backgrounds with a broad range of difficulties. These include, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, difficult emotions, emotional dysregulation, stress, adjustment issues, sleep problems, interpersonal challenges and relationship issues, trauma and complex trauma, as well as issues relating to physical health.

Therapeutic Approaches

Sophie tailors her approach to individuals’ needs and circumstances. She likes to work collaboratively with clients to develop therapeutic goals.

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Mindfulness

• Psychodynamic informed approaches

• Attachment-based informed approachs

Languages

In addition to her first language English, Sophie is able to communicate in basic Mandarin Chinese.