Sondra Budd
Registered Psychotherapist, Canadian Certified Counsellor, Clinical Director · Master's (UWO and Yorkville Universities, 2024)
Member of College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
Psychotherapy Provider (Registered Psychotherapist)
Credentials Verified by PM
Registered Psychotherapist | Trauma, Attachment & Relationship Specialist
Psychotherapy Matters Virtual Collaboration (PMVC) Member
Early experiences shape many psychological and relational challenges in adulthood. The environment shapes nervous system development. Early patterns of attachment, stress, and emotional regulation often continue to shape how people experience themselves, others, and relationships later in life.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Canadian Certified Counsellor with over 16 years of experience. I specialise in complex and developmental trauma. I help clients manage emotional dysregulation, anxiety, relational conflict, attachment difficulties, and persistent patterns often rooted in early adversity or unmet developmental needs.
My clinical approach is based on brain science, how people form bonds, and understanding health from all angles. I use proven methods such as trauma therapy (EMDR), working with different parts of the self, emotion-focused therapy, skills for coping with strong feelings, body-based approaches, and helping couples understand each other's needs.
I work with individuals, couples, and families to support emotional regulation and stabilise the nervous system.
* processing of unresolved trauma
* understanding and shifting attachment patterns
* improving relational functioning and communication
* strengthening identity and sense of self
I also specialise in couples therapy. I address relational trauma, attachment disruptions, and challenges with intimacy and sexual connection. I help partners develop emotional safety, improve communication, and build more secure, stable relationships.
In addition, I help parents understand children's and teens' behaviour as they grow. I support families in building connection, improving communication, and helping emotional growth.
As a PMVC member, I work with psychiatrists and primary care providers to support assessment and treatment planning. I provide ongoing psychotherapy, assist with clinical formulation, and help integrate psychiatric recommendations into a client-centred treatment plan.
I help individuals and couples with complex or long-standing concerns. Early developmental experiences often shape emotional regulation, identity, relationships, and intimacy.
My approach is thoughtful, structured, and compassionate. I help clients develop insight, stability, and meaningful, lasting change.
Primary Practice Location
Sondra Budd Counselling Services
141 Wellington Street 2
St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 2R8
Phone: (519) 631-3290
Extended office hours: evenings
Website: http://www.sondrabudd.ca (opens in new tab)
Success Story
A client presented with longstanding anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and persistent relationship difficulties that had not improved with previous therapy. Their history included early emotional neglect and inconsistent caregiving, which contributed to chronic nervous system dysregulation and insecure attachment patterns.
We utilised a combination of EMDR, attachment-focused work, and somatic approaches to process unresolved trauma and enhance the client’s ability to regulate their emotions. A key aspect of our work involved helping the client understand how their early experiences influenced their current emotional and relational patterns.
Over time, the client developed greater awareness of their internal responses, improved their ability to manage distress, and achieved greater stability in their relationships. Patterns that once felt confusing and overwhelming became clearer and more manageable, leading to more consistent and secure relational experiences.
Years of Experience
11
Certifications
CCPA: Canadian Certified Counsellor. Registration/member number 10003066
Publications
You can find my blog articles at www.sondrabudd.ca.
