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Registered Counsellor
Sandra Paula Correia Barbosa
Languages Spoken:
- English
- French
- Portuguese
- Spanish
Sandra Correia Barbosa
Registered Counsellor | ACA Member No. 30213
Sandra is a passionate and trauma-informed counsellor dedicated to empowering individuals through compassionate, person-centred care. With a Diploma of Counselling and extensive experience in mental health support, she works across diverse settings supporting clients with autism, PTSD, trauma recovery, and neurological rehabilitation.
Sandra draws from a rich background in dance therapy, blending movement, mindfulness, and expression as healing tools. As the founder of Sanddance Move and Joy, she has developed innovative programs to support women navigating low self-esteem, anxiety, and trauma, with a strong emphasis on emotional wellbeing and cultural sensitivity.
Fluent in English, Portuguese, French, and Spanish, Sandra brings a unique multicultural lens to her work, fostering inclusive, strengths-based therapeutic relationships. Her approach is grounded in empathy, active listening, and a deep commitment to helping clients reclaim agency and joy in their lives.
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