Sophie Zhou
Sophie Zhou
Head of Counselling & Mental Health
Sophie is a seasoned counsellor and registered psychotherapist who has worked in hospitals in both the U.S. and China. She started her professional journey with a master’s degree from Ohio State University, Columbus, U.S. where she focused on mental health counselling.
After working closely with adults facing severe mental health issues alongside substance abuse problems, Sophie recognized the deep challenges faced by adults with long-standing issues and realized the importance of early intervention. This motivated her to work with children and families, where she could make an impact at a formative stage of development.
In addition to providing individual psychotherapy, Sophie also had experience serving as an academic advisor and Head of Student Wellness and Success at New York University Shanghai, where she assisted students in creating educational plans and supported those facing academic difficulties. As a part of this role, Sophie created and delivered training sessions and materials aimed at improving student adjustment, fostering academic resilience, and addressing emotional distress.
Sophie primarily uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) in her practice. She is currently in her third-year training of Somatic Experiencing, a body-oriented therapy approach that helps heal trauma and other stress disorders. Sophie aims to become an expert in trauma intervention for children and adolescents, continuing to build on her expertise in the field.
