Sophie Pachot
Registered Psychologist
Sophie is a Registered Psychologist known for her gentle and warm approach, bringing a wealth of experience to the Sunshine Coast community. With over a decade of experience as a psychologist, preceded by seven years working as a counsellor, Sophie works with clients aged 16 years and over. She has a particular interest in supporting people who have experienced complex or severe trauma, as well as those navigating depression, anxiety disorders, and the impacts of family and domestic violence.
Sophie initially completed her qualifications in France before moving to New Zealand, where she began her impactful work as a counsellor in a women’s refuge. In this role, she facilitated children’s programs, provided family violence counselling, and worked closely with child protection services and law enforcement.
Following further study in New Zealand, Sophie established her own private psychology practice, supporting clients across the lifespan, in particular supporting survivors of sexual trauma.
Sophie also has an interest in working with relationship and family difficulties, including estrangement between parents and their adult children. She adapts her therapeutic approach to the individual strengths, needs and learning styles of neurodivergent clients. Having lived and worked across different countries, Sophie values culturally responsive psychological care and brings an awareness of cultural differences and individual experiences to her work with clients from diverse backgrounds.
Sophie is trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy with children, adolescents and adults. EMDR is an evidence-based psychological therapy commonly used in the treatment of trauma and post-traumatic stress symptoms. Sophie also draws on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for anxiety disorders and depression, Schema Therapy, and approaches informed by Structural Dissociation.
Outside of work, Sophie enjoys travelling and exploring the beautiful places she has been fortunate enough to call home.
Sophie is registered with the Psychology Board of Australia and the New Zealand Psychologists Board. She is also a member of the Australian Psychological Society and the EMDR Association of New Zealand.
To book a consultation with Sophie, please contact our Maroochydore client support team on (07) 5479 3538.