- Nancy McWilliams
Sofi Hiscock
Counsellor, Play Therapist
Shared Ground
Tanunda, SA 5352
In Person + Online Therapy Australia-wide
Philosophy & Vision
Supporting children and families has always felt like second nature to me. Early in my career, I saw how much difference consistency, care, and understanding could make in a young person’s life and that belief has guided my work ever since.
I spent over 15 years in child protection, working with children and young people living with the impacts of developmental trauma. Over time, I moved into leadership as a Practice Lead, training and supporting teams of carers and parents to respond therapeutically to children with complex needs and big emotions.
Along the way, I became a qualified Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor, undertaking further study to specialise in the areas of Child Development and Effective Parenting, Family Therapy, Working with Children and Adolescents, and Play Therapy. These studies deepened my understanding of how to support not just children, but the family systems around them.
Background
Before starting Shared Ground, Sofi spent more than fifteen years supporting children, families, and care teams in child protection and therapeutic care. Her work focused on helping young people heal from trauma and guiding caregivers to understand and respond with empathy. Over time, she moved into senior roles, providing clinical supervision and training practitioners in trauma-informed and relational approaches. Today, Sofi brings this depth of experience into her private practice, supporting families and individuals to find steadiness, connection, and growth in their everyday lives.
Services
Shared Ground provides counselling, family therapy, parent support, and play therapy in the Barossa, Gawler, Adelaide and online across Australia. We support, parents, children and individuals managing stress, anxiety, emotional regulation challenges, and family change through a grounded, evidence-based, and compassionate approach.
Quality Provision
Sofi maintains the highest professional and ethical standards in her counselling and play therapy practice. She engages in regular clinical supervision, ongoing professional development, and reflective practice to ensure the quality and integrity of her work. Each client receives attentive, evidence-based, and compassionate support tailored to their needs.
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- Diploma of Counselling - 2020 - Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors
Modalities
ACT - CBT - Developmental - Internal Family Systems - Motivational Interviewing - Person Centred - Play Therapy - Strengths-Based - Trauma-Informed
Therapy Approach
Sofi’s work is built on genuine connection, integrity, and professional care. She values the trust clients place in her and ensures every session is guided by presence, respect, and thoughtful attention to each person’s needs. Her approach combines clinical skill with warmth and humanity, drawing on evidence-based methods and reflective supervision to maintain high standards. Sofi stays responsive to the evolving needs of the people she supports, adapting her approach to ensure therapy remains relevant, effective, and deeply supportive.
Professional Associations
- Australian Counselling Association - Level 2
Practice Locations
37 Murray Street
Tanunda SA 5352
11B Adelaide Street
Gawler SA 5118
Appointments
Gawler Rooms (11B Adelaide Road, Gawler)
Monday 9am-5pm
Wednesday 9am-5pm
Adelaide Rooms (179 Greenhill Road, Parkside)
Tuesday 9am-5pm
Tanunda Rooms (37 Murray Street, Tanunda)
Thursday 10am-7pm
Fees & Insurance
Free 15 minute initial consult
$150 per counselling session - (50 minutes active time 10 minutes session planning)
$170 per play therapy session - (45 minutes active time 15 minutes session planning)
Payment Options
Electronic
Contact Sofi
Please contact me to make an appointment