Sophia Dunn, MSc., Clin.Dip.Psych., UKCP Registered

Profile

I am a clinical psychotherapist with fifteen years experience, offering services at London Bridge. I trained at Guy's and St. Thomas's hospitals, where I also taught and offered clinical supervision. I am a qualified ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) practitioner. As well, I use cognitive analytic (C.A.T.) tools, but often work integratively, employing buddhist principles of mindfulness and as well, pyschological type.

I offer different modes and levels of service -- from psychotherapy, counselling, to life and career coaching. As a Career Coach, I bring my 20 experience as a senior marketing executive and trainer, as well as my experience as the Past President of the British Association of Psychological Type.

From a counselling perspective, I view psychological difficulties as early coping mechanisms which are either outgrown, unhelpful or even destructive. The task of therapy becomes to understand oneself more thoroughly and' realistically; to learn who we are, what we value -- and new, effective ways of coping and being that are more satisfying. We then need to take a fresh look at the strategies we use to relate to ourselves and others; where they come from and how they might usefully be changed for the better.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

I have an MSc in Counselling Psychology from City University in London, and a postgraduate diploma in Clinical Psychotherapy from King's College London. I am also trained to the Intermediate Level in ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) by the Mindfulness Training Institute. I am accredited by the Association of Cognitive Analytic Therapists (ACAT) as a psychotherapist, and supervisor. I have eight years experience in the NHS both in hospital settings and primary care, and seven years of private practice. I am UKCP registered and as well am qualified by the OPP to administer the MBTI®. I am Past President of the British Association for Psychological Type.

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

I also offer Business Mentoring and Life Coaching, as well as psychotherapy supervision, and training therapy for practitioners and students.

For new patients, I offer a first-session-half-fee policy, so that the patient and I may jointly decide, without undue cost, whether what I offer feels right. Please ask for this discount (£30 off) at the beginning of your first session.

Fees

I normally charge £70 per session, but offer concessions to the unemployed, single parents, retired people and students to whom I charge £45 per hour. I do not accept third-party payments.

I do not see couples.

I offer the first session at half fee.

Further Information

I am available Mondays from 10:30 am. through 4:00 p.m., Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. through 9:00 p.m., and alternate thursdays from 10:30 am. to 4:00 p.m.

I have only two evening slots, being on Wednesdays, and these usually have a waiting list. However, if you can attend during working hours, I can usually see you within a few days of your contacting me.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Member Organisation(s)

UKCP