Sophie Williams BPC, FPC, UKCP

Gerrards Cross Bucks SL9
07986 291808 Click here to Email me

Profile

I am a professionally qualified counsellor and psychotherapist who works both open-ended and short-term with adult clients. I work in private practice in Gerrards Cross, Bucks. I believe that one of the most important factors in counselling is the relationship between the counsellor and client. I offer a warm, non-judgemental, confidential space for you to express and explore your current feelings and situation.

You may be looking for counselling support to help you work through a current situation or crisis, or you may be looking to address longer term difficulties, such as past experiences or repetitive patterns of behaving or relating to others. My practice is informed by psychodynamic theory which understands that both our past and our unconscious have an impact on how we think, feel and behave in the present.

If you would like to explore the possibility of counselling or psychotherapy with me, please leave a telephone message or email and I will contact you to arrange an initial consultation. This would last for up to 90 minutes to give us plenty of time to discuss your current situation and to decide whether counselling/psychotherapy is right for you now.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

I trained at WPF Therapy London:
Certificate in Counselling Skills (WPF)
Post-graduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Studies
Advanced Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling (WPF)
Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (WPF)


I am a professional member and a registered Psychotherapist with BPC, UKCP and FPC and abide by their codes of ethics and good practice.

I work mainly in private practice but also work as a staff counsellor and assessment counsellor at a local counselling centre.

I was Joint Chair of the Counsellor's Section and a Board member of the FPC (Foundation for Psychotherapy and Counselling) 2009-2010, and am actively involved in professional activities.

As part of my on-going professional development I attend several conferences and training seminars each year.

Areas of counselling I deal with

• Abortion
• Abuse
• Addiction(s)
• Affairs and Betrayals
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Bullying
• Child Related Issues
• Depression
• Emotional Abuse
• Gender Identity
• Generalised Anxiety
• Low Self-Confidence
• Low Self-Esteem
• Panic Disorder
• Physical Abuse
• Postnatal Depression
• Pregnancy and Childbirth
• Relationship Issues
• Separation and Divorce
• Sexual Abuse
• Sexual Issues
• Sexuality
• Spirituality
• Stress
• Trauma
• Work Related Issues

Therapies Offered

• Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies
  - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic
  - Psychodynamic Therapy

Fees

My fee is £45 for a once-weekly 50 minute session. I am willing to negotiate a reduced fee for clients on a low income.
My fee for an initial consultation of up to 90 minutes is £50.

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