See below for a selection of testimonials from accomplished professionals around the world who have trained with Sonja Batten:
“Sonja’s was one of the first ACT workshops I ever attended – it was transformative. In the years since, I have seen Sonja speak and train several times. She continues to amaze me. Her style is engaging and fun, and she makes complex concepts easy to understand and implement with clients. I can’t recommend her highly enough!”
– Miranda Morris, PhD., Peer Reviewed ACT Trainer, USA
“Sonja has been there to guide me through practically all the stages of my training and career as a psychologist and trainer thus far. She brings a wealth of knowledge and an incredible range of skills in ACT, mental health, training, and leadership to the table. Most striking among the many characteristics that set her apart, in my opinion, are her keen eye for the big picture and ability to develop and share that clarity with you, and her fundamental humanness and relatability. Sometimes even a quick “check-in” call with Sonja is a master class in self-awareness, values, action, empowerment, and support.
– Shawn Costello Whooley, PsyD, Psychotherapist and Trainer, USA
“Three years into my ACT journey, I was lucky to attend a 3-day workshop with Sonja. It was the most well-rounded ACT workshop I ever took, with a perfect blend of theory, experiential practice, and clinical skills training. I credit this workshop with taking my ACT skills to the next level.”
– Benjamin Schoendorff, MA, MSc, Peer Reviewed ACT Trainer, Canada
“When I met Sonja, it was difficult for me to speak up in team meetings, let alone take on leadership roles. Sonja invited me to make room for my imposter syndrome AND to do what matters.
I often think about a particular discussion when Sonja and I were talking about my tendency to clam up and get really serious in situations when I was worried that I might fail. Sonja helped me to open up to a more vulnerable, spontaneous, creative, and genuine space inside myself. Reorienting toward and acting from this more authentic sense of self has been a LIFE changer for me in both my personal and professional life. Core “moves” like this have helped me at every step of my career.”
– Andy Santanello, PsyD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapy Consultant, USA
“It has been a very wise decision to contact Sonja to improve my experiential skills as a therapist. She promptly identified my personal barriers and we worked on them in a way that has greatly influenced my work. Furthermore, her role as a supervisor in ACT summarizes her professional expertise and loving attitude.”
– Germán Teti, M.D., Argentina
“Sonja is who you call when you want a training job done really well. She possesses a rare combination of extraordinary comprehension and clear communication skills, and can transform the most complex ideas into real understanding and a plan.”
– Jennifer Gregg, PhD, Peer Reviewed ACT Trainer, USA
“Sonja is deeply knowledgeable about ACT and contextual behavioral science (CBS). Her experience dates back to her work with Steve Hayes and Victoria Follette at Reno in the early days of ACT – before it was widely disseminated. In her writings, workshops, and contributions to the community, I have found her thoughtful, human, and inspiring.”
– Matt Boone, LCSW, Peer Reviewed ACT Trainer, USA
“Sonja has a deep knowledge of contextual behavioural science as well as the applications in the real world with real people. I attended her training on RFT and learned how language shapes our lives. She is warm and engaging and I highly recommend her.”
– Louise Hayes, PhD, Peer Reviewed ACT Trainer, Australia
“Sonja provides the clearest and most effective guide to the essentials of ACT providing both a sound explanation of the theory and a clear guide to its application in therapy – her wisdom is priceless.”
– Grant Dewar, Ph.D., Australia
“Sonja enabled me to make a complex subject meaningful and practical in my day to day practice, to the benefit of both my self and my clients.”
– Derek Barkham, CBT Therapist, United Kingdom
Contact Sonja today to learn more about whether her approach to consultation, training, and coaching might be a good fit for your needs.