What happens in the free consultation?

It's a 15-minute call to share what you're looking for, ask questions, and see whether working together feels like a good fit.

What is a somatic session like?

We talk, and we also slow down to notice what's happening in your body. We go at a pace that feels manageable, and you're always in control of what we explore.

Do I need to remember my trauma to benefit?

No. Trauma often shows up in the body rather than as clear memories. Somatic work focuses on how you feel now, not on recalling every detail.

Yes. Virtual sessions are available anywhere in Ontario, and in-person sessions are in South Etobicoke.

Sonya Deol | Art of Wisdom Counselling | South Etobicoke Therapy

What happened to you doesn't always stay in the past.

I'm Sonya, a registered social worker and trauma therapist. My own experiences have shaped how I understand trauma and why I believe in working with both the mind and the body.

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Sonya Deol, MSW, RSW, therapist in South Etobicoke

In Person in South Etobicoke | Virtual across Ontario

The ways we learn to survive

Some of us grew up having to understand other people's emotions before we understood our own. We learned to adapt, hide what we're feeling, take on too much responsibility, or disconnect from ourselves.

Or some of us learned to fight back, get angry, shut people out, or stay constantly on guard.

And there's often grief, too. For what happened, for what we need but didn't receive, and the parts of ourselves we lost along the way.

These things can follow us into adulthood in ways we don't always recognize.

How I can help

Childhood Trauma

The impact of growing up too quickly, managing a parent's emotions, and not feeling safe in your environment.

Stress & Overwhelm

Understanding deep sensitivity, hypervigilance, overwhelm, and how hard it can be to switch off in day-to-day life.

Family & Culture

For bicultural adults navigating belonging, intergenerational patterns, family obligations and cultural expectations.

Anxiety, Depression, & Grief

How chronic stress and early relationships can shape anxiety, mood, boundaries, grief and connection.

MY APPROACH

Your body may tell a different story than your mind.

Trauma doesn't always show up as a memory. It may show up as a racing heart, tension, difficulty relaxing, disconnection, or feeling on alert.

Somatic Experiencing® is a body-oriented approach that pays attention to physical sensations and survival responses. Alongside conversation, we gently notice what happens in your body, recognize signs of overwhelm, and explore ways to feel more settled, at a pace that feels manageable.

The aim is not to erase the past, but to build more choice in how you respond today.

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For pilots, flight attendants, and aviation/travel professionals.

Irregular schedules, disrupted sleep, long stretches away from home and constant transitions can affect your well-being and relationships.

I support aviation and travel professionals navigating stress, burnout, anxiety, and the challenge of finding stability in an unpredictable lifestyle.

The practical details

Sessions

Fees

Availability

Languages

Individual therapy for adults (18+), plus walk-and-talk sessions

$195 for 50 minutes

Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday

English, French, and conversational Punjabi

Insurance

Confirm coverage for Social Work Services; direct billing available for most plans

Questions

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I co-founded South Etobicoke Therapy with my fellow therapist and friend, Carly, and my appointments and bookings are managed through our group practice.