Hi, I’m soraya.
With over 12 years of experience as a Counsellor and expertise in anxiety, depression, stress management, conflict resolution, anger management, phobias, identity and belonging, and chronic pain, Soraya Carrim uses therapeutic interventions such as cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapies to help hundreds of clients in her role as Owner of Compass Health Centre in St. John’s, NL.
A proud Newfoundlander, Soraya was born in Musgravetown and moved to St. John’s at age five. Her education and career have taken her around the world – to places like Grand Falls-Windsor, Ottawa, Atlanta, Miami, New York, and Antigua – building experience and perspective along the way. She has experience working in rural and urban populations within Canada, the USA, and internationally, and is fluent in English and French, and learning American Sign Language (ASL).
Soraya has extensive experience in the areas of addiction, pain, phobias, eating disorders, dread, depression, anxiety, and mindfulness. She holds a degree in Behavioural Neurosciences and a Master of Education in Counselling Psychology with a thesis in anger management. In addition, Soraya is a Commissioner for the Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission.
soraya’s Approach
Soraya believes that as each client begins at their own pace. She is able to adjust to suit clients in suggesting appropriate therapeutic interventions to their unique benefit. She also believes that it is important that everyone that comes into a session feels comfortable and safe to share their world with their therapist, and that as long as the client feels comfortable, then the counselling process can be helpful and fulfilling.
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In her virtual and corporate offerings, Soraya brings her expertise in individual counselling to a larger group – allowing participants easy and affordable access to knowledge and tools tailored to the uniquely challenging time we’re all living through.
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Meditation, mindfulness, and breathing techniques are the cornerstone of these sessions – they are the key to how we get through! Sessions are topical and aim to provide coping techniques you can apply to your life right away and continue improving over time.