Sofia Schuringa
About Me
I’m genuinely glad you’re here. I’m Sofia—a mental health coach and non-clinical counsellor with a holistic, trauma-aware lens. My journey includes lived experience, serious study, and ongoing creative exploration—and it all feeds into how I walk alongside clients.
I’m passionate about crafting a compassionate, safe, and freeing space for you to explore your story, grow emotionally, and express creatively. I believe healing is not about fixing what’s broken—it’s about reconnecting to who you’ve always been beneath the layers of coping, pain, and expectation.
My approach blends practical tools with deep listening, curiosity, and gentle accountability. I draw from narrative work, somatic awareness, expressive arts, and a systems-informed perspective to help you cultivate self-trust, resilience, and joy in the everyday.
Outside of sessions, you’ll often find me writing, creating art, sipping good coffee, or chasing wonder with my two young kids. This work is deeply personal to me, and it’s a privilege to hold space for your growth.
If you’re longing for a place to feel seen, supported, and safely challenged—I’d love to meet you there.
Mental Health Coach & Non‑Clinical Counsellor
B.A. Psychology • Graduate Certificate, Addiction & Mental Health • Diploma, Holistic Health Coaching
💬 Let’s Walk Together
My goal is to help you feel safe in your mind, body, and soul—as you heal, grow your emotional IQ, and express yourself creatively. If you need more clinically focused support, I’ll gladly help connect you with the right professional. But if you’re ready for a non-clinical, compassionate space to explore and evolve, I would be honoured to walk with you.
My Unique Approach
Warm + Human-Centred: No clinical vibes here—just real conversations where you collaborate in shaping your healing journey.
Holistic & Integrative: We look at the mind, body, and soul—where root issues matter just as much as symptoms.
Tailored to You: Your personality, pace, learning style, and goals guide our work—whether in-person, video, or phone sessions.
Areas of Focus
Emotional Processing & Self-Understanding
Creative Expression & Somatic Practices
Nervous System Regulation & Trauma-Informed Growth
My Training
Honours B.A. in Psychology (University of Guelph)
Graduate Certificate in Addiction & Mental Health (Durham College)
Diploma in Holistic Health Coaching (Nutraphoria School of Holistic Nutrition)
Member in good standing with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, the Canadian Art Therapy Association, and the Health Coach Alliance of Canada.
