Sophie Pettigrew
Lawyer | Mediator | Executive Coach | Relationship Therapist
Sophie Pettigrew is a highly experienced lawyer, executive coach and relationship therapist who brings nearly 20 years of expertise in conflict resolution and communication dynamics, together with a deep understanding of relationships, to her work with couples and families.
Using the Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Sophie helps partners rebuild connection, strengthen intimacy, and navigate challenges with practical, evidence-based strategies. Her compassionate, structured approach empowers couples to develop deeper understanding, healthier communication, and long-term relationship success.
Whether couples are looking to enhance their relationship, repair trust, or improve conflict resolution, Sophie provides a supportive space to create lasting change.
With a deep commitment to supporting families in all seasons of life, Sophie has also developed the Positive Co-Parenting Program to help separated and divorced parents work together for the well-being of their children. Her compassionate and practical approach empowers co-parents and families to foster healthier relationships, even in times of transition.
In a word, Trust. This forms the foundation for all other aspects of the therapeutic alliance and it’s integral to me that my clients feel safe and secure in accessing their vulnerability, communicating openly, and gaining the appropriate level of support they require to flourish independently.
Warm, intuitive, down-to-earth, solutions-focused, creative and a bit cheeky (I certainly don’t mind a bit of inappropriate humour and having a laugh where it’s appropriate to).
Having quality connection time with those I love is incredibly important to my emotional wellbeing and feeling of presence. I’m a curious, introspective type who values learning, growth, and continuous improvement. Actively investing time into learning new things and honing in on my existing knowledge and skills (both personally and professionally) keeps me inspired, motivated and open-minded. Moving by body plays such a big role in my mind-body connection and I strive to ‘beat’ my ‘working sitting hours’ with physical movement each week.