Sophia Ciniello

Her story

After providing counselling to individuals, couples, families and groups in various private practices for many years, I decided to open my own — one that feels authentic to who I am. I am a passionate, whole-hearted, and open-minded person who loves to work with people.

I have been working in the social service industry for over 17 years. I have worked in residential treatment centres, schools, hospitals, temporary housing, and more. Each location has been an incredible opportunity to learn and grow my approach. I believe that safe and loving connection is a human necessity and a critical component of living a happy and healthy life.

My practice is welcoming, accessible, and non-judgmental. All people are welcome in this space. I practise from an eclectic lens — including Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, ACT, Narrative Therapy, and Somatic Experiencing — with knowledge and respect for a trauma-focused perspective at my core.

There are many titles that I use besides social worker or therapist: friend, mother, partner, daughter, sister, safe space. All parts of who I am lend themselves to my heartfelt work. It is my joy to sit with you and hear what you have to say.