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Sondra Budd

Registered Psychotherapist, BA Psy, MA-Hons, RP, CCC (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online
St Thomas, ON N5R
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Not all therapy reaches the level required for meaningful change. When patterns are rooted in early experiences, trauma, or attachment disruptions, deeper work is often needed to understand and shift what continues to drive distress. The nervous system develops in response to our environment, shaping emotional regulation, relationships, and how we respond to stress. When early experiences involve trauma, neglect, or chronic stress, these adaptations can carry into adulthood, showing up as anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relationship conflict, or difficulties with trust and intimacy.
I specialise in trauma, attachment issues, and complex relationship patterns. This is not surface-level therapy. I work with individuals and couples to understand why patterns continue and how to shift them, including how earlier experiences influence emotional responses, relationships, and parenting. I offer walk-and-talk, in-office, and virtual sessions.
If you are looking for a deeper understanding and lasting change, I would be honoured to support you. I work with individuals who are open to exploring complex issues, couples facing disconnection or intimacy challenges, and parents who recognise that their own backgrounds may be affecting their parenting style. Please reach out to schedule a consultation.
Call or Sondra Budd now for a free 15 minute consultation - (226) 781-7173

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

St Thomas, ON N5R

(226) 781-7173
My website
Trauma, anxiety, and relationship therapy for individuals, couples, and parents seeking lasting change.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Sex Therapy and Marital and Premarital 
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (226) 781-7173
Photo of Sondra Budd, Registered Psychotherapist, BA Psy, MA-Hons, RP, CCC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

St Thomas, ON N5R

(226) 781-7173
My website
Trauma, anxiety, and relationship therapy for individuals, couples, and parents seeking lasting change.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Sex Therapy and Marital and Premarital 
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $180
  • Couple Sessions $200

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Discover, e-Transfer, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Canada Life | Great-West Life
  • Equitable Life of Canada
  • Green Shield Canada
  • Manulife
  • SunLife
  • TELUS Health
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I offer direct billing to extended health insurance benefit providers.
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Sondra Budd
Registered Psychotherapist, BA Psy, MA-Hons, RP, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 781-7173
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I offer direct billing to extended health insurance benefit providers.
Photo of Sondra Budd, Registered Psychotherapist, BA Psy, MA-Hons, RP, CCC
Sondra Budd
Registered Psychotherapist, BA Psy, MA-Hons, RP, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 781-7173

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 17087 Sondra Budd

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 11 years
  • Attended Yorkville University, M.A. (Hons) Counselling Psychology , Graduated 2024

    • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Fanshawe College Associates Degree in Social Service Work / 2015
  • Degree/Diploma from University of Western Ontario B.A. Specialisation in Psychology / 2021
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Trauma-informed therapist with specialised education and advanced training in biopsychosocial, attachment, and neuroscience. Specialising in complex cases involving individuals, couples, and parents, including long-standing patterns and situations where previous therapy has not been sufficient.
Photo of Sondra Budd, Registered Psychotherapist, BA Psy, MA-Hons, RP, CCC
Sondra Budd
Registered Psychotherapist, BA Psy, MA-Hons, RP, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 781-7173
"
Trauma-informed therapist with specialised education and advanced training in biopsychosocial, attachment, and neuroscience. Specialising in complex cases involving individuals, couples, and parents, including long-standing patterns and situations where previous therapy has not been sufficient.
Photo of Sondra Budd, Registered Psychotherapist, BA Psy, MA-Hons, RP, CCC
Sondra Budd
Registered Psychotherapist, BA Psy, MA-Hons, RP, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 781-7173

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Sex Therapy
  • Marital and Premarital

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment, Betrayal, and Infidelity
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Divorce
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Family Conflict
  • First Responders
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex & Relationship Therapy for Couples
  • Stress
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Our work focuses on understanding how your early experiences, attachment patterns, and nervous system responses influence your emotional regulation, relationships, or parenting. Initial sessions involve assessment and formulation, followed by structured, guided work addressing underlying processes and maladaptive patterns.
Photo of Sondra Budd, Registered Psychotherapist, BA Psy, MA-Hons, RP, CCC
Sondra Budd
Registered Psychotherapist, BA Psy, MA-Hons, RP, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 781-7173
"
Our work focuses on understanding how your early experiences, attachment patterns, and nervous system responses influence your emotional regulation, relationships, or parenting. Initial sessions involve assessment and formulation, followed by structured, guided work addressing underlying processes and maladaptive patterns.
Photo of Sondra Budd, Registered Psychotherapist, BA Psy, MA-Hons, RP, CCC
Sondra Budd
Registered Psychotherapist, BA Psy, MA-Hons, RP, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 781-7173

7 Endorsements

Kennedy McLean Counselling & Psychotherapy
Kennedy McLean Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP
Kimberly Wallace
Kimberly Wallace
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, B Ed, MA
Sondra has a unique ability to hold space for clients so they feel seen and heard. She has an empathetic and compassionate approach, and provides a safe and supportive therapeutic environment for clients to explore feelings and work through challenges.
Aleisha Schultz
Aleisha Schultz
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP, RP
Sondra practices using the psychology and neuroscience of trauma, attachment, and PTSD. Her knowledge and competence are an asset for her clients. She is warm, non-judgmental, and experienced.
Lisa Bayne
Lisa Bayne
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Training with Sondra, was such a pleasure. She is compassionate, skilled, and very insightful when it comes to her craft. Anyone seeking a warmth, safe and professional space will be in good hands.
Jessica Ehrenworth
Jessica Ehrenworth
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Sondra is a talented trauma therapist with an ability to hold space in a way that feels both grounding and transformative. She meets her clients with presence, compassion, and attunement. Sondra brings a depth of wisdom and training to her work.
Lauren Krause
Lauren Krause
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MA
Sondra is a warm, compassionate, and insightful therapist who creates a safe space for growth and healing. Her genuine, client-centred approach helps individuals build resilience, deepen self-understanding, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Judith Michelle Virdee RN Psychotherapist
Judith Michelle Virdee RN Psychotherapist
RN, MN
Sondra has a remarkable ability to connect with her clients. Her warmth and empathy create a supportive environment, and her commitment to ongoing education ensures her therapy is high-quality and grounded in evidence-based practices.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychobiological Approach Couple Therapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Sex & Relationship Therapy for Couples
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
  • Walk-and-Talk
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I integrate a range of therapeutic approaches depending on individual needs, including experiential, relational, and skills-based methods. Early sessions focus on understanding your goals and determining the most appropriate direction. Our work might involve exploring patterns, increasing awareness, and developing new ways of responding.
Photo of Sondra Budd, Registered Psychotherapist, BA Psy, MA-Hons, RP, CCC
Sondra Budd
Registered Psychotherapist, BA Psy, MA-Hons, RP, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 781-7173
"
I integrate a range of therapeutic approaches depending on individual needs, including experiential, relational, and skills-based methods. Early sessions focus on understanding your goals and determining the most appropriate direction. Our work might involve exploring patterns, increasing awareness, and developing new ways of responding.
Photo of Sondra Budd, Registered Psychotherapist, BA Psy, MA-Hons, RP, CCC
Sondra Budd
Registered Psychotherapist, BA Psy, MA-Hons, RP, CCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 781-7173

Location

Primary Location

St Thomas, ON N5R

(226) 781-7173

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Trauma, anxiety, and relationship therapy for individuals, couples, and parents seeking lasting change.
Photo of Sondra Budd, Registered Psychotherapist, BA Psy, MA-Hons, RP, CCC
Sondra Budd
Registered Psychotherapist, BA Psy, MA-Hons, RP, CCC
Call for a free consultation now - (226) 781-7173
"
Trauma, anxiety, and relationship therapy for individuals, couples, and parents seeking lasting change.
Photo of Sondra Budd, Registered Psychotherapist, BA Psy, MA-Hons, RP, CCC
Sondra Budd
Registered Psychotherapist, BA Psy, MA-Hons, RP, CCC
Call for a free consultation now - (226) 781-7173
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