My name is Sofia and I look forward to meeting you. I am excited about starting my internship at Compass Psychology and relocating to Helsinki. Once I complete this internship, I will graduate with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Leiden University in the Netherlands. I also have Bachelor’s in Psychology from Tilburg University and a previous Bachelor’s in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in Mexico. My studies have given me a strong background in cognitive behavioral therapies. Personally, I have for years been fascinated by emotions and building a space where they can safely be felt and expressed, allowing the emotional process to run its course. This means that my friends know whom to call when they are facing strong emotions, and by the end of the call, they generally leave with at least a spark of laughter and hope. I have used the non-violent communication framework to understand what drives people, looking at actions and emotions (including my own), with curiosity, warmth, and care, and tuning in to what really matters. My favorite tools, however, come from the Parenting by Connection approach. The ideas I have learned there, although developed for parents, have allowed me to see myself and people -of all ages- in the most compassionate manner, and have given me hope along the way.
I continue learning how to listen better, and believe that a special ingredient is full trust in the innate intelligence of the person I am listening to. I find it similar to meditation, where the tasks meant for one person are shared instead; I hold warm attention so you can let your mind go wherever it needs to go. I am looking forward to spending the next months working in a clinical setting, learning from the whole team at Compass Psychology, and deepening my clinical skills.
Warmly,
Sofia Ruiz Vargas
You can now get therapy with Sofia for a discounted price of 18€/45min until the end of December 2026! After that, weekly sessions will cost 36€/45min. Read more about Sofia on her profile.