A space where everyone belongs.

Sophia founded Rooted Therapy after years of counselling individuals, couples, families and groups across private practices — wanting a practice that felt authentic to who she is. She has worked in the social service industry for over 17 years, across residential treatment centres, schools, hospitals and temporary housing, and practises from an eclectic, trauma-informed lens.

I have a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and am a Registered Psychotherapist with over 10 years of clinical experience. Your therapeutic journey with me will provide you a safe, non-judgemental and comfortable space to explore any challenges you may be facing. With respect, empathy and compassion, I will help you gain greater insight and self-understanding. Issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems or life transitions can be explored, supported and processed through our sessions.

I have extensive experience working with couples and individuals, and employ an integrative approach to psychotherapy, mainly utilising techniques which include Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), EFT-C for couples, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). I have also completed training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) — a powerful tool that can be used to help process and heal from trauma and distressing life situations.

I am also pleased to offer support for anyone looking to recover from narcissistic abuse.

I have a deep passion and a strong commitment to help curate a healthy life, and I hope to help support you in your healing journey.

Noelle Burke is a Registered Social Worker with experience dating back to 2003, supporting young people, adults, couples, and families as they navigate challenges impacting their well-being, relationships, and sense of self.

She holds an Advanced Diploma in Child and Youth Work (CYW), as well as Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work (BSW, MSW). Noelle has also contributed research on child welfare practices across Ontario.

She is an adoption-competent therapist with specialised training in developmental trauma, grief and loss, and family systems. Her therapeutic approach is relational, hopeful, and grounded in deep respect for each person’s story. Noelle integrates somatic approaches, attachment-based and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) approaches, and EMDR to help clients untangle the deeper emotions and behaviours that can underlie distress, confusion, and disconnection from self and others.

Noelle works extensively with adult adoptees, adoptive families, and individuals navigating fertility, parenting, and challenging family dynamics. She also has significant experience supporting families through post-adoption transitions, parenting children and youth with special needs and considerations, and navigating the school system. Her clinical perspective is enriched by lived experience — as an adoptee herself and as the parent of a grown son — which brings depth, empathy, and insight into her work with non-traditional family systems.

Outside of her professional work, she enjoys travelling to concerts across North America and spending time with loved ones, both human and feline.

I am a passionate and dedicated therapist, with 15 years in the mental health sector. I have worked across the range of mental health services and am well versed in what our community has to offer. I specialise in supporting individuals, couples, and families with navigating life’s challenges with empathy, collaboration, and a deep respect for each person’s unique experience and inner strength.

I am trained in a range of evidence-based therapies that I integrate into my practice. These include Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). I believe in being therapeutically dynamic and drawing on different modalities to best suit you and your individual needs and goals.

Whether you are working through symptoms of anxiety or depression, coping with relational stress, or overcoming past trauma, I will partner with you in finding clarity and a renewed sense of hope on your healing journey. My goal is to empower you to create lasting positive change, strengthen connection to your authentic self, and better connect to the world around you with compassion and inner peace.