Sonny Hothi

Hobart, Tasmania & Remote across Australia

Sonny Hothi

Social Worker & Therapist

Trauma-informed, somatic, and relational therapy for anxiety, crisis, trauma, and life transitions. Grounded in a Master of Social Work and years of frontline crisis and psychosocial practice.

Get in Touch

About

About Sonny

I'm a Social Worker and therapist based in Hobart, Tasmania, holding a Master of Social Work and four years of experience supporting people through crisis, trauma, and complex life transitions. My background spans acute mental health crisis support, hospital-based aged care, disability advocacy, and peer-led recovery work, all grounded in a relational, non-pathologising approach.

I work somatically as well as verbally, integrating Hakomi Body-Centered Psychotherapy alongside trauma-informed and person-centred practice. I bring a CALD background and genuine cultural curiosity to my work, and I build rapport quickly with people from all walks of life.

Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, a life transition, trauma, or simply need a steady, non-judgemental space to be heard, I'm here to work alongside you, at your pace and on your terms.

Approach

My Approach

My practice is relational, trauma-informed, and non-pathologising. I meet people as whole individuals, not diagnoses.

Modalities

  • Hakomi Body-Centered Psychotherapy
  • Trauma-Informed Practice
  • Person-Centred & Relational Therapy
  • Non-Pathologising, Strengths-Based Approaches
  • Anti-Oppressive & Rights-Based Frameworks
  • Crisis Intervention & Stabilisation

Areas of Focus

  • Anxiety & acute distress
  • Trauma & crisis recovery
  • Life transitions & grief
  • Disability-affirming support
  • Aged care & older adults
  • Cultural identity & CALD experiences

Background

Experience

Department of Health Tasmania

Royal Hobart Hospital, Repatriation Centre & Community Transition Care Program

Psychosocial assessment, aged care pathways, home visits, and discharge & transition planning for older adults with complex needs.

Lifeline Australia

Telephone Crisis Supporter, 4+ years (Frequent Help Seeker Program)

Structured, ongoing phone-based counselling for people experiencing acute distress, suicidal ideation, and complex trauma histories.

Hireup

Community Support Coordinator & Incidents On-Call Coordinator

Person-centred support for people with disabilities navigating complex needs, incidents, and systemic barriers.

GROW Australia

Peer-Based Mental Health Program

Trauma-informed, non-pathologising group and individual support grounded in recovery-oriented, lived-experience principles.

Credentials

  • Master of Social Work, University of Tasmania (Distinction Average)
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Economics), Macquarie University
  • Ongoing training in Hakomi Body-Centered Psychotherapy

Languages & Cultural Competence

English (Native) · Punjabi (Native) · Hindi (Conversational) · Spanish (Conversational)

Experienced supporting clients from CALD backgrounds, with strong awareness of cultural identity, intergenerational dynamics, and migration-related stress.

Contact

Get in Touch

I offer remote sessions across Australia and in-person sessions in Hobart, Tasmania. Reach out to book an initial conversation.

📞 0414 445 955 ✉️ sonnyhothi1995@gmail.com 📍 Hobart, Tasmania · Remote across Australia