Sharmila (Sonia) Pathak

Compassion and Forgiveness

Counsellor-Tauranga- Youth/Adult

LifeCo therapist Sonia is an ACC Sensitive Claims Counsellor, and works with Whakarongorau Aotearoa telehealth services, Diversity Counselling, and is an EAP provider.

Sonia has also worked as a central coordinator at Shakti Ethnic Women’s Support Tauranga in different roles for over 10 years and has experience with diverse ethnicities.

Sonia is passionate about working with people and communities concerning supporting people towards making changes for their well-being, and has worked within the wider network of agencies in the Bay of Plenty.

Qualifications

Diploma in Counselling level 6 (2018)

Certificate of Completion on Trauma (2017)

Certificate in Positive Parenting Program level 3 (2010)

Certificate Elder Care Level 4 (2000)

Certificate in Horticulture level 5 (2007)

Memberships
New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC)