Sonia Mitea

Mental Health Social Worker

BAppSc(Psych), MSW; AASW; Affiliate MAPS

Sonia is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) and Psychotherapist with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, and young adults through a range of mental health challenges. Her areas of focus include:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• OCD
• Neurodivergence (including ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder)
• Trauma
• Grief and loss
• Life transitions
• Relationship and interpersonal difficulties

Drawing on a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches—including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and mindfulness-based practices—Sonia tailors her work to suit each client’s unique needs, preferences, and pace. Her goal is to support clients in developing insight, building resilience, and creating positive, sustainable change.

As a Medicare-recognised mental health clinician, Sonia is skilled in both the assessment and treatment of psychological difficulties. She takes a holistic approach to therapy, considering the whole person and the influence of relationships, family dynamics, and social systems on mental health and wellbeing.

Sonia is known for her calm, grounded presence and her ability to create a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard and respected. She values the therapeutic relationship and works with genuine curiosity, care, and a commitment to helping clients make meaningful change in their lives.