- CBT
- DBT
- Trauma-focused work
About Sophie
Sophie Dunstone is a clinical psychologist with 20 years’ experience, registered with the APS and AHPRA. She works with people managing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, eating concerns and depression, and has particular experience supporting those with social anxiety and phobia.
She trained in Adelaide and holds a Masters in Psychology (Clinical). Sophie has practised in Adelaide, Sydney, London, Hong Kong and Singapore across public mental health services and private practice. That range has given her experience with many different problems and life stages.
In sessions Sophie draws on practical, evidence-informed methods. She uses Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy alongside client-centred and trauma-focused approaches. She aims to help people understand patterns that maintain difficult feelings and to build clear, step-by-step ways to respond differently.
Sophie often works on specific problems such as panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, body image and eating-related concerns, postpartum depression, and difficulties linked to family of origin. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on small, manageable changes to daily routines and thinking.
Her style is direct and steady. Early sessions usually look at immediate goals, current coping strategies and simple behavioural experiments. Later work can include processing difficult experiences and practising new skills for managing anxiety, mood and interpersonal problems.
How Sophie applies common approaches in online work
Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the centre and focuses on listening, reflecting and helping people find their own solutions. This approach supports people who want a respectful, collaborative way to sort through difficult feelings and decisions.Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It uses structured tasks and behavioural experiments to reduce anxiety, manage panic and address unhelpful thinking patterns. CBT is helpful for social anxiety, panic attacks and mood difficulties.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can be useful when strong emotions or intense worry get in the way of daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sophie will discuss goals, preferences and what feels manageable, then collaborate on which methods to try first. That process can include short, goal-focused CBT work or skills practice from DBT alongside trauma-focused approaches when needed.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered. Before booking, confirm the current session options and any practical details. Online sessions can help people fit therapy into work and family life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it easier to attend without travel.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Sophie works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns and depression, including social anxiety and phobia and panic attacks.
What therapy approaches does she use?
She uses Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy as appropriate to the person’s needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has practised for 20 years in a range of settings, including public mental health services and private practice in Australia and overseas.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and AHPRA and is practising in Australia.
Can I see her if I don’t live in Australia?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English to people based in Australia.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.