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Sofia Berry

Sofia Berry

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Join date: Aug 6, 2025

About

Sofia is a provisional psychologist who has completed her Master of Professional Psychology at La Trobe University. She has experience working with children and adolescents within a school setting, providing counselling sessions utilising Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and conducting psychological assessments. She has worked with clients with a range of presenting problems, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem/body image, emotional regulation difficulties, OCD and neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., Autism and ADHD). Sofia aims to provide a therapeutic environment that is safe and non-judgemental. She is passionate about empowering her clients and their families to make positive changes in their lives. When she is not working, she enjoys attending pilates classes, travelling and spending time with her family, friends and pets.

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First Name

Sofia

Last Name

Berry

Phone

03 8002 7006

Posts (6)

Mar 30, 2026 ∙ 3 min

Why Do I Get So Angry or Upset So Quickly?

Ever had a moment where someone says one small thing and suddenly, you are snapping, shutting down, or on the verge of tears? Then later you feel regretful and wonder “why did I react like that?” If you feel like your reactions can come out of nowhere, you are definitely not alone. You might get angry easily, snap at people or feel overwhelmed by emotions that seem way bigger than the situation. These kinds of emotional outbursts as a teenager can feel confusing and out of control but there...

Mar 23, 2026 ∙ 4 min

Do I Have ADHD or Is My Brain Just Overloaded?

Ever find yourself thinking, do I have ADHD, or am I just lazy? Or staring at a task and wondering, why can’t I just start? You’re not alone. Many teens get stuck in this exact loop. School, chores, social life, sports, and constant notifications can feel like a flood, and when your brain gets overloaded, it can freeze instead of moving. That doesn’t mean you’re lazy… it just means your brain might be overloaded. If Starting Tasks Feels Weirdly Hard, You’re Not Alone Have you every stared at...

Mar 3, 2026 ∙ 3 min

What Really Happens in Your First Psychology Session?

It’s Normal to Feel Nervous Before Therapy Thinking about starting therapy can feel a bit scary. Many people experience worries, such as “ what if I don’t know what to say? Will they judge me? Or “Do I have to talk about everything?” Honestly, almost everyone feels nervous at first, but the good news is that the first psychology session is really just about getting to know each other so your psychologist can understand what life is like for you. This helps figure out how therapy can be...

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