Team
Sofia Ruiz Huidobro
Psychologist / Counsellor (at Waab clinic)
Nationality: Argentine
Areas of Specialisation:
Sofía is a compassionate Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families. She is dedicated to promoting emotional & mental well-being through clinical practice, prevention and educational initiatives.
Her work includes individual & group therapy, vocational counselling & emotional education, with a focus on fostering individual resilience and well-being, and strengthening interpersonal & family relationships. Sofía’s approach is integrative, blending and drawing from different therapeutic models to provide multicultural care tailored to each person’s unique needs. Sofia practices in English and Spanish.
Professional Qualifications:
- Licentiate Degree in Psychology (Honours Diploma), University of Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Postgraduate Degree in Child & Adolescent Psychopathology, Hospital de Clínicas, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Master’s Degree in Family & Marriage, University of Navarra, Spain
- Certified Facilitating Open Couple Communication, Understanding & Study (FOCCUS) Facilitator, United Kingdom
Previous Experience:
Before joining The International Medical Centre, Sofía worked as a School Counsellor at a leading international school in Doha, where she helped children & adolescents achieve emotional well-being.
In Argentina, she developed a thriving private practice, providing psychotherapy & counselling to children, adults and couples. Sofia also served as a Primary & Secondary School Counsellor at an international school in Buenos Aires, and consulted with families and teachers on mental well-being.
