Dr Sonia Kalsi

CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING CLIENTS.

MAPS, CPsychol, DCPsych, MSc, BSc (Hons)

Toowong, Brisbane

Meet Sonia

I am a Senior Psychologist and AHPRA-registered practitioner with over 26 years of experience in the field of mental health. I offer psychological assessment and therapy to individuals aged 16 and over, and feel privileged to support clients through a wide range of life challenges.

Background & Expertise

I have worked across a range of settings including public health, tertiary education, the charity sector, and private practice. My experience includes extensive work with adults, including university students, and I have a strong clinical interest in student mental health and suicide research.

My background in both clinical practice and research allows me to bring a thoughtful and well-rounded perspective to my work, integrating evidence-based care with a broader understanding of mental health and wellbeing.

Approach & Philosophy

I take an integrative and client-centred approach to therapy, tailoring my work to meet the unique needs of each individual. I aim to create a safe, inclusive, and confidential space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported.

I value working collaboratively with clients to build insight, resilience, and meaningful change, and I am guided in my work by empathy, warmth, and integrity.

Areas of Focus

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Stress

• Mood Instability

• Trauma

• Relationship Difficulties

• Bereavement and Loss

• Suicide-related Distress

• Self-Harm

Therapeutic Modalities

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Compassion- Focused Therapy

• Interpersonal Therapy

• Psychodynamic and Person-centred Approach